Ovum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈəʊ̯.vəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ovum is a noun meaning (cytology, embryology) The female gamete in animals; the egg cell.
Meaning
(cytology, embryology) The female gamete in animals; the egg cell.
Example Sentences
Coordinate term: spermatozoon
Synonyms for ovum
Depending on context, synonyms include egg, megagamete.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include zygote, gamete, egg, impregnate, ovule, bud.
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