oogenesis

o·o·gen·e·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [oh-uh-jen-uh-sis]
- /ˌoʊ əˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/
- /uːdʒˈenɪsˌɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-uh-jen-uh-sis]
- /ˌoʊ əˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/

Definitions of oogenesis word

noun oogenesis the origin and development of the ovum. 1
noun oogenesis The production or development of an ovum. 1
noun oogenesis the formation and maturation of ova from undifferentiated cells in the ovary 0
noun oogenesis the process by which the ovum is formed in preparation for its development 0

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Origin of oogenesis

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; oo- + -genesis

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Parts of speech for Oogenesis

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oogenesis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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