oocyte

Noun

A female reproductive cell or egg cell.

ریشه

The word 'oocyte' comes from the combination of the Greek words 'oo-' meaning 'egg' and '-cyte' meaning 'cell'.

مثال

• The oocyte is released from the ovary during ovulation.
• Fertilization of the oocyte by a sperm cell results in pregnancy.
• The development of the oocyte is an essential part of the reproductive process.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Oocyte development Oocyte maturation Oocyte retrieval Oocyte cryopreservation