hypnocyst

/hɪpnɔkɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, usually globular or oval, cyst-like sac in the ovaries containing a mature ovum, or a similar structure in other organisms.

“The biologist studied the hypnocyst under a microscope to understand its development process.”

Synonyms

  • follicle
  • ovarium

Antonyms

  • atresia