Ovum
121Female reproductive system (human) — The female reproductive system contains two main parts: the uterus, which act as the receptacle for the male s sperm, and the ovaries, which produce the female s egg cells. These parts are internal; the vagina meets the external organs at the… …
122Prenatal development — This article is about prenatal development of human embryos and fetuses. For other species, see prenatal development (non human). For maternal changes in the prenatal period, see Maternal physiological changes in pregnancy. Prenatal or antenatal… …
123ectopic pregnancy — Med. the development of a fertilized ovum outside the uterus, as in a Fallopian tube. Also called extrauterine pregnancy. [1925 30] * * * or extrauterine pregnancy Condition in which a fertilized egg is imbedded outside the uterus (see… …
124œuf — plur. œufs [ ɶf, ø ] n. m. • XIVe; of, uef, oefXIIe; lat. ovum I ♦ Cour. 1 ♦ Corps plus ou moins gros, dur et arrondi que produisent les femelles des oiseaux et qui contient le germe de l embryon et les substances destinées à le nourrir pendant …
125Sexual intercourse — Intromission redirects here. For other uses, see Intromission (disambiguation). Making love redirects here. For other uses, see Making love (disambiguation) …
126Menstrual 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… …
127oogenesis — oogenetic /oh euh jeuh net ik/, adj. /oh euh jen euh sis/, n. Cell Biol. the origin and development of the ovum. [1890 95; OO + GENESIS] * * * ▪ physiology in the human female reproductive system (reproductive system, human), growth process …
128Life — • The enigma of life is still one of the two or three most difficult problems that face both scientist and philosopher Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Life Life …
