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Vocabulary Term Details

Oogenesis

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oogenesis)

Oogenesis is the creation of an ovum (egg cell). It is the female form of gametogenesis; the male equivalent is spermatogenesis. It involves the development of the various stages of the immature ovum. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Gametogenesis
N/AOva
Ovaries
Spermatogenesis

This term is used for the following terms: 
Egg formation

Approved Date
17-Jun-2013

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