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oogonia

o·o·go·ni·um
O o

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-uh-goh-nee-uh m]
    • /ˌoʊ əˈgoʊ ni əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-uh-goh-nee-uh m]
    • /ˌoʊ əˈgoʊ ni əm/

Definitions of oogonia word

  • noun plural oogonia one of the undifferentiated germ cells giving rise to oocytes. 1
  • noun plural oogonia the one-celled female reproductive organ in certain thallophytes, usually a more or less spherical sac containing one or more eggs. 1

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Origin of oogonia

First appearance:

before 1865
One of the 28% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1865-70; See origin at oo-, -gonium

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Parts of speech for Oogonia

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

oogonia popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

oogonia usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with oogonia

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