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Ovum
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óvulo, ovo
a mature, female reproductive cell or egg, typically larger than a sperm cell, capable of fusing with a sperm cell during fertilization to form a zygote
Exemplos
Human females typically release one ovum during each menstrual cycle.
As fêmeas humanas geralmente liberam um óvulo durante cada ciclo menstrual.
Fertilization occurs when a sperm cell penetrates the protective layers of the ovum.
A fertilização ocorre quando um espermatozoide penetra nas camadas protetoras do óvulo.
