Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ovum
Noun
ˈō-vəm
Definition
An ovum is a female reproductive cell in animals and plants, also known as an egg cell.
Examples
- The ovum is released from the ovary during ovulation.
- If the ovum is not fertilized, it will eventually disintegrate.
- In many species, the ovum plays a crucial role in reproduction.
Meaning
In biology, an ovum is the gamete that, when fertilized by a sperm cell, can develop into a new organism.
Synonyms
- Egg cell
- Female gamete
- Oocyte
