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/ˈoʊvə/ noun · British & US
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What does ova mean?

noun

Ova are the female reproductive cells in animals, especially birds and fish. In humans, ova are the eggs released by the ovaries during ovulation.

Example

"The biologist studied the ova of various species to understand their reproductive cycles."

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