Language	Term	Definition	See also
English	oocyte	Cell which develops into an ovum. Oogonia become oocytes when meiosis begins and specialised cells surround each oocyte to form a follicle. The oocyte undergoes a maturation in preparation for spawning as an egg. The nucleus enlarges and its membrane becomes irregular, the cytoplasm becomes vacuolated, yolk is deposited and a zona radiata develops around the oocyte.	ovum cell zygote
French	ovocyte	Cellule qui se développe dans un ovaire.	ovule cellule zygote
Spanish
Portuguese	oócito	Célula que dá origem ao óvulo.	óvulos célula zigoto

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