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n. - A female gametocyte that develops into an ovum after two meiotic divisions.

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  • A unique look into laboratory techniques for egg freezing, also known as oocyte cyropreservation.
  • What inspired him to take on this challenge was his research on how hormones control critical ovarian functions in mice, such as oocyte maturation and ovulation.
  • "Father has heard then of transvaginal oocyte retrieval?"
  • Jeff, have you heard about ANT-OAR OAR = oocyte assisted reprogramming?
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