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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

oogenesis

/oʊ.əˈdʒɛn.ɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does oogenesis mean?

noun

The process by which an egg cell or ovum is produced in the ovaries of a female animal, typically involving meiosis and the growth of the oocyte.

Example

"The oogenesis process in humans begins at puberty and continues until menopause."

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