Meaning of Oocyte | Babel Free
ˈəʊəsʌɪtDefinitions
- A cell that develops into an egg or ovum; a female gametocyte.
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Alternative spelling of oocyte. alt-of, alternative
Equivalents
Examples
“Each primitive germ cell gives rise, by repeated divisions, to a number of smaller cells termed oögonia, from which the ova or primary oöcytes are developed.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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