ə noun Cell Biology.
the series of nuclear changes occurring in the ovum during maturation and fertilization.
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ookinesis o·o·ki·ne·sis (ō'ə-kə-nē'sĭs, -kī-)
n.
The chromosomal movements of the egg that take place during maturation and fertilization.
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Ookinesis
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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