ovum
noun/ˈoʊvəm/
Frequency rank: #19,387 most common English word
Meaning
A mature female reproductive cell; an egg cell.
Example sentence
The fertility specialist explained that each ovum released during ovulation contains half the genetic material needed for a new life.
Synonyms & related words
- egg
- oocyte
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