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[–] ProstheticBrain@sh.itjust.works 22 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I think the ruling covers embryos, so a fertilized egg.

Either on their own are zygotes, so don't count as citizens or whatever the fuck is going on in Alabama.

[–] candybrie@lemmy.world 6 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

A zygote is a fertilized egg from fertilization until it splits enough. The egg and sperm cells are gametes.

[–] ProstheticBrain@sh.itjust.works 3 points 8 months ago

Gamete! That's the word I was looking for, thanks.