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Ocyte

Definition
noun, plural: ocytes
Alternative term for oocyte, a developing female germ cell or gamete.
Supplement
An ocyte is an immature female sex cell. It starts off as an oogonium by the process of oocytogenesis, and matures to give rise to a fully mature ovum or egg cell and ootid (by ootidogenesis).
Word origin: From Latin ovum (egg) + New Latin cyta from Ancient Greek kutos (vessel, jar).
Variant: oocyte
Compare: spermatocyte
See also: meiosis, ootidogenesis, oocytogenesis

Last updated on January 18th, 2021

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