ovogenesis
/ɒvədʒɛˈnɛsɪs/Definitions
1. noun
The process by which an egg cell develops and matures in an animal, especially a female.
“The research focused on the stages of ovogenesis in mammals.”
2. noun
The development and maturation of an egg cell within the ovary.
“The scientist studied ovogenesis in the ovaries of the female mouse.”