"ootid" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ootids [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} ootid (plural ootids)
  1. (biology) The haploid cell, produced by meiotic division of a secondary oocyte, that is a nearly mature ovum. Wikipedia link: Immature ovum Categories (topical): Biology Synonyms: oötid Related terms: ootidogenisis, oocyte, oogonium, ovum, spermatid
    Sense id: en-ootid-en-noun-9pv-H51M Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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