oocyte

UK
/ˈəʊəʊsaɪt/
US
/ˈoʊəˌsaɪt/

Translations

oocytenoun
oocytes
pl
UK
/ˈəʊəʊsaɪt/
US
/ˈoʊəˌsaɪt/
ovocyteTerme de biologie et de médecine reproductive.
The oocyte is a crucial component in the reproductive process, as it develops into an egg ready for fertilization.
L’ovocyte est un élément crucial du processus de reproduction, car il se développe en ovule prêt pour la fécondation.
Synonyms
egg cell
female gamete
oocyteadjective
UK
/ˈəʊ.ə.saɪt/
US
/ˈoʊ.ə.saɪt/
Used attributively in phrases such as "oocyte maturation" or "oocyte quality".
ovocytaireTerme de biologie et de médecine reproductive.
The clinic measured oocyte quality before proceeding with fertilization.
La clinique a mesuré la qualité ovocytaire avant de procéder à la fécondation.

Definitions

oocytenoun
A cell in an ovary that may undergo meiotic division to form an ovum.
The oocyte is a crucial component in the reproductive process, as it develops into an egg ready for fertilization.
oocyteadjective
Relating to or characteristic of an oocyte.
The clinic measured oocyte quality before proceeding with fertilization.