Phenomena and Processes

Oogenesis

The process of germ cell development in the female from the primordial germ cells through OOGONIA to the mature haploid ova (OVUM).

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Abstract

The process of germ cell development in the female from the primordial germ cells through OOGONIA to the mature haploid ova (OVUM).

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1 entry terms
  • Oogeneses

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

75

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  • Ovum (1966-1974)

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  1. G04.152w.650w.249w
  2. G08.686.784w.310w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Oogenesis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009866. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009866
  2. Oogenesis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oogenesis
  3. Oogenesis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q507032