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noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 卵子

noun, no adjective
  1. ovum; ovule; egg cell

Definition and Synonyms for 卵子

Egg Cell the female reproductive cell
Synonyms: , , , 卵子, 卵細胞
Egg oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
Synonyms: , , , 卵子, , , お玉, 鳥の子, 鶏卵
Ovule a small body that contains the female germ cell of a plant
Synonyms: 卵子, 胚珠
Egg Cell the female gamete
Synonyms: , , , 卵子, 卵細胞
Ovule develops into a seed after fertilization
Synonyms: 卵子, 胚珠

Meanings for each kanji in 卵子

» egg; ovum; spawn; roe
» child; sign of the rat; 11PM-1AM; first sign of Chinese zodiac

Categories 卵子 is a member of

Gamete a mature sexual reproductive cell having a single set of unpaired chromosomes
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Foodstuff a substance that can be used or prepared for use as food
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Reproductive Structure the parts of a plant involved in its reproduction
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