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ovum

UK
/ˈəʊ.vəm/
US
/ˈoʊ.vəm/

Translations

ovumnoun
ova
pl
UK
/ˈəʊ.vəm/
US
/ˈoʊ.vəm/
ovuleBiologie ; cellule reproductrice femelle mature.
The ovum is released from the ovary during the process of ovulation.
L’ovule est libéré de l’ovaire au cours de l’ovulation.
ovulesBiologie ; pluriel de « ovule ».
The ova were examined under a microscope.
Les ovules ont été examinés au microscope.
Synonyms
egg
female gamete
oocyte
ovumadjective
UK
/ˈəʊ.vəm/
US
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Used attributively in medical contexts (e.g., "ovum donation", "ovum pick-up").
ovulaireBiologie ; qui se rapporte à l’ovule.
The clinic offers ovum donation services.
La clinique propose des services de donation ovulaire.
ovanoun

ovum

ova
pl
UK
/ˈəʊ.və/
US
/ˈoʊ.və/
ovulesTerme biologique ; forme plurielle de « ovum ».
The scientist studied the development of ova in the laboratory to understand fertility better.
Le scientifique a étudié le développement des ovules en laboratoire pour mieux comprendre la fertilité.
Synonyms
eggs
ovae
gametes
female reproductive cells

Definitions

ovumnoun
A mature female reproductive cell, especially of a human or other animal, which can divide to give rise to an embryo usually only after fertilization by a male cell.
The ovum is released from the ovary during the process of ovulation.
ovumadjective
Relating to or involving an ovum or ova.
The clinic offers ovum donation services.
ovanoun
The plural form of ovum, referring to the female reproductive cells or eggs in animals and humans.
The scientist studied the development of ova in the laboratory to understand fertility better.
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