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Ovum

Also called Egg cell

AnatomyObstetrics & GynecologyImportant

The mature female gamete released from the ovary during ovulation, which develops into an embryo if fertilized by a spermatozoon.

Korean

난자

난소에서 배란되는 성숙한 여성 생식 세포로, 정자에 의해 수정되면 배아로 발달한다.

French

Ovule

Cellule reproductive femelle mature (gamète) libérée par l'ovaire lors de l'ovulation ; si fécondée par un spermatozoïde, elle se développe en embryon.

Word parts

  • ov/oRoot(Latin) Egg, ovum

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