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ootid

Pronunciation: /ˈəʊətɪd/

Definition of ootid

noun

Biology
  • a haploid cell formed by the meiotic division of a secondary oocyte, especially the ovum, as distinct from the polar bodies.

Origin:

early 20th century: from oo- 'egg', on the pattern of spermatid

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Definition of ootid in the US English dictionary