ovum

/ˈoʊvəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A mature female reproductive cell, especially one produced in the ovaries of animals, typically containing a haploid nucleus and a large amount of cytoplasm.

“The ovum was fertilized by a sperm cell, resulting in the formation of a zygote.”

Synonyms

  • egg cell
  • female gamete

Antonyms

  • male gamete
  • sperm cell