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egg cell

egg cell
Danh từ
Số nhiều: egg cells

This term is primarily used in biological and medical contexts to provide a clear, descriptive alternative to the more technical term "ovum." While "ovum" is the standard scientific designation, "egg cell" is more accessible and frequently used in educational settings or patient communications to describe the female reproductive gamete.

In clinical discussions regarding fertility or embryology, the term is often paired with "sperm cell" to emphasize the pairing of two distinct cellular units. It carries a neutral, objective tone and is devoid of the colloquial connotations associated with the word "egg" when used in a culinary context.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từegg cell

The female gamete or ovum produced by the ovaries of a female animal, which can be fertilized by a male sperm cell to form a zygote.

The biologist examined the egg cell under a high-powered microscope to check for chromosomal abnormalities.

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