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zona pellucida

zo·na pel·lu·ci·da
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [zoh-nuh puh-loo-si-duh, pel-yoo-]
    • /ˈzoʊ nə pəˈlu sɪ də, pɛlˈyu-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [zoh-nuh puh-loo-si-duh, pel-yoo-]
    • /ˈzoʊ nə pəˈlu sɪ də, pɛlˈyu-/

Definitions of zona pellucida words

  • noun plural zona pellucida the transparent, noncellular layer surrounding the ovum of mammals, often having radial striations. 1
  • noun zona pellucida the clear, thick outer membrane that surrounds and protects the mature egg of a mammal: it has receptors on its surface that bind with sperm cells 0
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Origin of zona pellucida

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1835-45; See origin at zone, pellucid

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Parts of speech for Zona pellucida

noun
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zona pellucida popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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