ovum

noun
UK: /ˈəʊ.vəm/
US: /ˈoʊ.vəm/

  1. A female reproductive cell; an egg.

    1. The ovum is much larger than sperm.
    2. Fertilization occurs when a sperm joins with an ovum.

  2. The female reproductive cell that, after fertilization, develops into a new organism.

    1. The doctor explained the process of ovum retrieval.
    2. Scientists are researching ways to improve ovum quality for in vitro fertilization.

Synonyms

egg egg cell
ovum adjective

  1. Relating to the ovum, a female reproductive cell.

    1. The ovum development is a key stage.
    2. Scientists are studying the ovum membrane.
ovum plural-noun

  1. A cell that is used in the reproductive process of a female animal or human.

    1. Each month, a mature ovum is released.
    2. The unfertilized ovum travels to the uterus.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ovum" in English means: A female reproductive cell; an egg., The female reproductive cell that, after fertilization, develops into a new organism..

The phonetic transcription of "ovum" is /ˈəʊ.vəm/ in British English and /ˈoʊ.vəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ovum": egg, egg cell.

Example usage of "ovum": "The ovum is much larger than sperm.". More examples on the page.