ootid

Definitions

1. The haploid cell, produced by meiotic division of a secondary oocyte, that is a nearly mature ovum.
2. Alternative spelling of ootid.
   alt-of, alternative

Examples

“Beyond the last⟳ of the oocytes, toward the lumen, are found numerous closely packed ootids, which have⟳ small pronuclei and are less basophilic than the smaller oocytes, due to the accumulated yolk in the cytoplasm.”

“This process⟳, which now requires 45 min instead of the 20 min needed after hormone stimulation or MPF transfer⟳ does not correspond to the amplification of an eventual residual MPF present⟳ in the ootid.”

“The haploid ovum is now called an ootid (Fig. 8—7). The second polar body degenerates, sometimes dividing before it dies.”

“It is difficult to predict⟳ at this stage⟳ whether the cryopreservation of ootids will be allowed in Italy.”

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