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Mesh term Ovum

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Embryonic Structures
Germ Cells

Description

A mature haploid female germ cell extruded from the OVARY at OVULATION.

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Egg Yolk
Oocytes
Oogonia
Vitelline Membrane
Zona Pellucida
Zygote

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Mesh term Ovum

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