Definition of Oocyte

1. Noun. A female gametocyte that develops into an ovum after two meiotic divisions.

Generic synonyms: Gametocyte

Definition of Oocyte

1. Noun. (cytology) A cell that develops into an egg or ovum; a female gametocyte. ¹

2. Noun. (alternative spelling of oocyte) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Oocyte

1. an egg before maturation [n -S]

Medical Definition of Oocyte

1. The developing female gamete before completion and release. The female germ cells in stages between the prophase of the first maturation division and the completion of the second maturation division. (21 Jun 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Oocyte

onyon
onyx
onyx marble
onyxes
onyxis
onyxitis
oo
oo-
oo-er
oobit
oobits
oobleck
oocyesis
oocyst
oocysts
oocyte (current term)
oocyte donation
oocyte expression
oocytes
oodles
oodlins
ooecia
ooecium
ooer
oof
oofier
oofiest
oofless
oofs
oofta

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