👉 In the context of cryptography and security, a "cryptozygous" is a cryptographic key that is derived from two or more different keys. These keys are typically used to generate a public and private key pair, which can be used for various purposes such as authentication, encryption, and decryption. The term comes from the Latin word "cryptos", meaning "hidden" or "secret". It refers to the fact that the public key is derived from two or more different keys, allowing it to