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oocyte
This term is a precise biological designation used primarily in embryology and reproductive medicine. It distinguishes the immature stage of the female gamete from the mature ovum, emphasizing the cell's state of developmental arrest during meiosis.
In clinical settings, such as in vitro fertilization, the term is used to describe the cells harvested from the ovaries before they have undergone final maturation. It carries a neutral, scientific connotation and is never used in casual or non-medical conversation.
Meanings
Examples
The researcher examined the oocyte under a high power microscope.
The researcher examined the oocyte under a high power microscope.
How many oocytes were retrieved during the stimulation cycle?
The oocyte must be fertilized by a sperm cell to form a zygote.
I wonder if the oocyte quality is sufficient for a successful pregnancy.
I wonder if the oocyte quality is sufficient for a successful pregnancy.
A secondary oocyte is released from the follicle during ovulation.
The lab technician carefully injected the genetic material into the oocyte.
We need to monitor the maturation of each oocyte in the culture medium.
The primary oocyte is surrounded by a protective layer of follicular cells.
The primary oocyte is surrounded by a protective layer of follicular cells.