Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ov
Prefix
/ɔv/
Definition
A prefix used in biology that refers to an egg or ovum.
Examples
- Ovule – the structure that develops into a seed after fertilization.
- Ovary – the reproductive organ that produces ovules.
- Oviparous – animals that lay eggs that hatch outside the body.
Meaning
The term ‘ov’ comes from the Latin word ‘ovum,’ meaning ‘egg.’ It is often used in scientific contexts related to reproduction.
Synonyms
- Egg
- Ovum
