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OVOGONIA [1 record]

Record 1 2010-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Genitals
  • Embryology
DEF

A primordial oocyte during fetal development; it is derived from a primordial germ cell, multiplies rapidly, then becomes encapsulated in primordial follicle cells and, near time of birth, becomes a primary oocyte by entering into prophase of first maturation division.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organes génitaux
  • Embryologie
DEF

Cellule germinale primitive femelle, située dans le cortex ovarien.

OBS

Lorsqu'elle acquiert la capacité de se transformer en gamète mûr, elle devient un ovocyte.

Spanish

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