ovum 1
noundomain: body part
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
the female reproductive cell; the female gamete
Synonyms
- egg cell 1
the female reproductive cell; the female gamete
EnglishDerivationally related form
ovulate 1
verb
produce and discharge eggs
Hyponym
egg 1
noun
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
ootid 1
noun
mature ovum after penetration by sperm but before the formation of a zygote
ovule 2
noun
a small or immature ovum
Part_holonym
the reproductive system of females
