ovum
/ˈəʊ.vəm/noun
C1formalcommonscientific/ˈəʊ.vəm/pluriel irrégulier
The female reproductive cell, also known as the female gamete, which is involved in sexual reproduction.
ruЖенская репродуктивная клетка, также известная как женская гамета, участвующая в половом размножении.esCélula reproductora femenina, también conocida como gameto femenino, que participa en la reproducción sexual.frCellule reproductrice femelle, également appelée gamète femelle, impliquée dans la reproduction sexuée ; chez les animaux, c'est la cellule la plus grande qui, après fécondation, donne naissance à l'embryon.deWeibliche Reproduktionszelle, auch weibliche Gamete genannt, die an der geschlechtlichen Fortpflanzung beteiligt ist.ptCélula reprodutiva feminina, também conhecida como gameta feminino, envolvida na reprodução sexuada.zh雌性生殖细胞,又称卵细胞或女性配子,参与有性生殖。arالخلية التناسلية الأنثوية، وتُعرف أيضًا باسم الجاميت الأنثوي، وتشارك في التكاثر الجنسي.
- Female reproductive cell B2 formal medical
The female reproductive cell, or gamete, that can be fertilized by a male sperm to produce offspring.
- 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.
ruЯйцеклеткаesÓvulofrOvule (cellule reproductrice femelle)deEizelleptÓvulozh卵细胞arالبويضة
- ova plural form
- ova's possessive plural form
- ovum's possessive singular form