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ovum

UK
/ˈəʊ.vəm/
US
/ˈoʊ.vəm/

Translations

ovumnoun
ova
pl
UK
/ˈəʊ.vəm/
US
/ˈoʊ.vəm/
The ovum is fertilized by the sperm cell.
Яйцеклетка оплодотворяется сперматозоидом.
Synonyms
egg
female gamete
oocyte
ovumadjective
UK
/ˈəʊ.vəm/
US
/ˈoʊ.vəm/
Used attributively in medical contexts (e.g., "ovum donation", "ovum pick-up").
ovanoun

ovum

ova
pl
UK
/ˈəʊ.və/
US
/ˈoʊ.və/
The scientist studied the ova under the microscope.
Учёный изучал яйцеклетки под микроскопом.
The fish laid its ova in the shallow waters.
Рыба отложила свою икру в мелководье.
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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