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oocyte

UK
/ˈəʊəʊsaɪt/
US
/ˈoʊəˌsaɪt/

Translations

oocytenoun
oocytes
pl
UK
/ˈəʊəʊsaɪt/
US
/ˈoʊəˌsaɪt/
The oocyte is a crucial part of the reproductive process.
Ооцит является важной частью репродуктивного процесса.
Synonyms
egg cell
female gamete
ovum
oocyteadjective
UK
/ˈəʊ.ə.saɪt/
US
/ˈoʊ.ə.saɪt/
Used attributively in phrases such as "oocyte maturation" or "oocyte quality".

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.
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