oogenesis
/,ouə'dʤenisis/
Definition
Noun (Biology): The biological process of egg cell (ovum) formation and development in the female ovary.
Usage
Oogenesis is a technical term used specifically in the context of developmental biology, reproductive biology, and medicine. It describes the entire sequence of events from a primordial germ cell to a mature ovum ready for fertilization.
Examples
- In human females, oogenesis begins before birth and is completed after puberty.
- The study focused on hormonal regulation during oogenesis.
- Errors in oogenesis can lead to chromosomal abnormalities.
Advanced Usage
- Comparative oogenesis: The study of egg development across different species.
- Molecular control of oogenesis: Refers to the genetic and biochemical pathways governing the process.
Variants and Related Words
- Oogenetic (adjective): Pertaining to oogenesis.
- The oogenetic cycle is complex.
- Oocyte (noun): An immature egg cell; a stage in oogenesis.
- Oogonium (noun): A diploid cell that undergoes mitosis to begin oogenesis.
Synonyms
- Ovogenesis (less common)
- Egg development
- Gametogenesis (specifically female)
Noun
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development of ova
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