OOTID

ootid

(noun) mature ovum after penetration by sperm but before the formation of a zygote

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

ootid (plural ootids)

(biology) The haploid cell, produced by meiotic division of a secondary oocyte, that is a nearly mature ovum.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

23 May 2025

THOUGHTFULLY

(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”


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Coffee Trivia

There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

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