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Synonyms & Similar Words
egg cell
cell
germ cell
reproductive cell
female reproductive cell
female gamete
egg
oocyte
zygote
blastomere
embryo
fertilized egg
germ
seed
spore
ovule
reproductive unit
female cell
gamete
sex cell
generative cell
procreative cell
fertilizable cell
reproductive unit cell
female germ cell
oogonium
oogenium
ovocell
Meaning of Ovum
The primary meaning of the word "Ovum" is a female reproductive cell or egg cell.
Definitions
- The definition of Ovum according to Oxford Languages is the female reproductive cell or gamete of an animal or plant, which fuses with a male cell or gamete to form a zygote.
- It can also refer to the egg cell of a woman or female mammal, which is produced in the ovaries and released during ovulation.
Etymology of Ovum
The word "Ovum" has its origin in Latin, where it means egg or egg cell.
Historically, the term has been used in biology and medicine to describe the female reproductive cell in animals and humans.
The word is derived from the Latin word "ovum", which is also the source of the English word "egg".
The term has been used in scientific and medical contexts since the 17th century to describe the female reproductive cell and its role in fertilization and reproduction.
Example Uses
- The ovum is released from the ovary during ovulation and travels through the fallopian tube, where it can be fertilized by a sperm.
- The fertilized ovum develops into a zygote, which then divides and grows into an embryo.
- In vitro fertilization involves combining a sperm and an ovum outside the body to create a fertilized egg that can be implanted in the uterus.