folliculogenesis
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Folliculogenesis — In biology, folliculogenesis is the maturation of the ovarian follicle, a densely packed shell of somatic cells that contains an immature oocyte. Folliculogenesis describes the progression of a number of small primordial follicles into large… … Wikipedia
folliculogenesis — fol·lic·u·lo·gen·e·sis (fə lik″u lo jenґə sis) the formation of ovarian follicles. folliculogenic adj … Medical dictionary
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Ovulation — is the process in a female s menstrual cycle by which a mature ovarian follicle ruptures and discharges an ovum (also known as an oocyte, female gamete, or casually, an egg). Ovulation also occurs in the estrous cycle of other female mammals,… … Wikipedia
Oocyte — Stripped human oocyte; granulosa cells that had surrounded this oocyte have been removed. Gray s subject #3 38 … Wikipedia
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Menstrual cycle — See also: Menstruation and Menstruation (mammal) The menstrual cycle is the scientific term for the physiological changes that can occur in fertile women. This article focuses on the human menstrual cycle. The menstrual cycle, under the… … Wikipedia
Ovarian follicle — Human ovarian follicle Latin folliculi ovarici primarii, folliculi ovarici vesiculosi Gray s … Wikipedia
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