What is another word for Ova?

Pronunciation: [ˈə͡ʊvə] (IPA)

Ova refers to the female reproductive cells in animals or the eggs produced by female birds, reptiles, or fish. Synonyms for ova include egg cells, ovocytes, gametes, reproductive cells, or oocytes. In human anatomy, ova are produced by the ovaries during the menstrual cycle and are released during ovulation. Other synonyms that refer to the same process include ovum, egg, or cell. The use of synonyms helps improve our understanding of related concepts and the terminology associated with them. Knowing synonyms for ova will make it easier to comprehend biology and reproductive health topics.

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  • Equivalence

    • Noun, singular or mass
      egg.
  • Reverse Entailment

    • Proper noun, singular
      egg.
  • Independent

    • Proper noun, singular
      eggs.
  • Other Related

    • Noun, singular or mass
      ovule.

What are the hypernyms for Ova?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Ova

A post-mortem examination would probably have disclosed an imperfectly formed Ovary incapable of bringing Ova to maturity.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
On these fibres the Ova are deposited, and they are then either purposely partly covered with sand by the minnie, or else the particles that are brought down by the current gather over the bundle of fibres and conceal it, excepting one small spot.
"Wild Life in a Southern County"
Richard Jefferies
It would seem as if a current of fresh water were essential to the Ova, and that that is why the opening of the nest is so carefully kept from becoming choked up.
"Wild Life in a Southern County"
Richard Jefferies

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