oocyte

/ˈəʊəsʌɪt/ · noun

Meaning

A cell that develops into an egg or ovum; a female gametocyte.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

egg(English)cryopreservation(English)ovulated(English)oöcyte(English)ovum(English)ovocyte(English)germ cell(English)oogonium(English)ootid(English)oogenesis(English)spermatozoon(English)follicle(English)

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Sources

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