Ovum
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äggcell, ägg
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
Exempel
Human females typically release one ovum during each menstrual cycle.
Mänskliga honor släpper vanligtvis ut ett ägg under varje menstruationscykel.
Fertilization occurs when a sperm cell penetrates the protective layers of the ovum.
Befruktning sker när en spermie tränger igenom de skyddande lagren av äggcellen.
