Oogenesis

Oogenesis
Oogenesis is the process of the production of egg cells that takes places in the ovaries
Identifiers
MeSHD009866
TEE1.0.2.2.0.0.2
Anatomical terminology

Oogenesis (/ˌoʊ.əˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/) or ovogenesis is female gametogenesis, the development of the egg cell (ovum) from the oogonium to a primary oocyte, and secondary oocyte. The egg cell is a cell that is competent to further develop when fertilized. Oogenesis is initiated during early embryonic development.

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