ovigenesis

/ɒvɪdʒɪˈnɛsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The process of developing eggs in an animal, especially a female insect or fish, which then mature and are ready for fertilization.

“The study of ovigenesis in mosquitoes has led to a greater understanding of their reproductive cycles.”

Synonyms

  • egg maturation
  • ovary development

Antonyms

  • ovarian degeneration
  • sterility