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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

ovum

/ˈoʊvəm/ noun · British & US
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What does ovum mean?

noun

The female reproductive cell or egg cell in animals, especially vertebrates. In humans, it is released from the ovaries and fertilized by a sperm cell to form a zygote.

Example

"The ovum was fertilized by a sperm cell and developed into a healthy embryo."

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