ovum
nounmasculinetécnico/ɔˈvulu/técnico
ó·vu·lo
Definition
The female reproductive cell or gamete; an egg cell.
The ovum is released from the ovary during ovulation. / Fertilization involves the union of sperm and ovum.
Common collocations
fertilized ovumovum releasehuman ovum
Etymology
Do latim 'ovulum', diminutivo de 'ovum' (ovo).