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oocytes

/ˈoʊ.əsaɪts/ noun · British & US
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What does oocytes mean?

noun

Cells in the female reproductive system that contain the female gametes, or egg cells, which are involved in fertilization and the development of a zygote.

Example

"The oocytes in the ovaries of the female reproductive system are responsible for producing eggs."

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