oogamete

/ˈuːɡəmiːt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of gamete that develops in oogonia, typically an egg cell in the reproductive cycle of a female organism, especially in plants and certain animals.

“The oogamete is released into the water column and fertilized by a sperm cell.”

Synonyms

  • egg cell
  • ovum

Antonyms

  • sperm cell