Definition of Fertilization membrane

1. Noun. The membrane that forms around a fertilized ovum and prevents penetration by additional spermatozoon.

Generic synonyms: Membrane, Tissue Layer

Medical Definition of Fertilization membrane

1. A viscous membrane formed on the inner surface of the vitelline membrane from the cytoplasm of the egg cell after entry of the sperm, preventing the entry of additional sperm. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fertilization Membrane

fertilitate
fertilities
fertility
fertility agents
fertility drug
fertility drugs
fertility rate
fertility ratio
fertility vitamin
fertilizable
fertilization age
fertilization in vitro
fertilizations
fertilize
fertilized
fertilized egg
fertilized ovum
fertilizer
fertilizers
fertilizes
fertilizing
ferula
ferulaceous
ferulae
ferular

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