monovular

/mɒnəˈjuːlər/

Definitions

1. adjective

Produced or occurring from a single ovum or egg cell.

“The monovular twins developed at different rates during their pregnancy.”

2. noun

A single ovum or egg cell.

“The doctor examined the monovular embryo under a microscope.”

3. noun

A fertilized ovum or egg cell.

“The monovular embryo was implanted into the uterus during the IVF procedure.”

Synonyms

  • uniovular

Antonyms

  • diovular