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oocyte

/ˈəʊəʊsaɪt/

/ˈoʊəˌsaɪt/

oocytenoun

oocytes

/ˈəʊəʊsaɪt/

/ˈoʊəˌsaɪt/

Translations

The oocyte is a crucial part of the reproductive process.

Ооцит является важной частью репродуктивного процесса.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

egg cell

female gamete

oocyteadjective

/ˈəʊ.ə.saɪt/

/ˈoʊ.ə.saɪt/

Used attributively in phrases such as "oocyte maturation" or "oocyte quality".

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of an oocyte.

The clinic measured oocyte quality before proceeding with fertilization.