Definition: An ovum is the mature female gamete cell, or egg. During ovulation, an ovum is released from the ovary. A fertilized ovum is called an "embryo." Ova is plural for ovum.
Ovum
By Rachel Gurevich, About.com
Updated July 28, 2008
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