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ovum
/ˈəʊvəm/
noun
komórka jajowa
Also
jajo(n)
Definition
A female reproductive cell, especially one that can develop into a new organism when fertilized.
Examples
The ovum is released from the ovary during ovulation.
Komórka jajowa jest uwalniana z jajnika podczas owulacji.
Fertilization occurs when a sperm fuses with an ovum.
Zapłodnienie następuje, gdy plemnik łączy się z komórką jajową.
Synonyms
egg cellgamete
Collocations
fertilized ovummature ovumhuman ovum
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