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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)