ovum

• Weibliche Reproduktionszelle, auch weibliche Gamete genannt, die an der geschlechtlichen Fortpflanzung beteiligt ist.

The female reproductive cell, also known as the female gamete, which is involved in sexual reproduction.

unregelmäßiger Plural

1. B2formalmedical

   The female reproductive cell, or gamete, that can be fertilized by a male sperm to produce offspring.

   Eizelle

   • The ovum is released from the ovary during ovulation.
   • Fertilization occurs when a sperm cell meets an ovum.
   • Each ovum contains half the genetic material needed for a new organism.

   Synonymeeggegg celloocyte