Ovum

//ˈoʊ.vəm//

Word Type

Noun

The word "ovum" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

ovigerous ovism ovist ovo ovulite pseudovum spermatovum

Context

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

Type Of (IsA)

animal gamete gamete gonocyte noncancerous cell

Part Of

female reproductive system

Related Terms

Ovaltine oocyte oval ovary ovate ovia oviparous ovo-lacto-vegetarian ovoid ovulate

Related Terms

animal egg cell female gamete oocyte

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