oocyte

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See also: oöcyte

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Etymology

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oo- +‎ -cyte

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈəʊəsʌɪt/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈoʊ.oʊ.saɪt/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

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oocyte (plural oocytes)

  1. (cytology) A cell that develops into an egg or ovum; a female gametocyte.

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