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ookinesis

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[oh-uh-ki-nee-sis, -kahy-] / ˌoʊ ə kɪˈni sɪs, -kaɪ- /

noun

Cell Biology.
  1. the series of nuclear changes occurring in the ovum during maturation and fertilization.


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Etymology

Origin of ookinesis

oo- + -kinesis

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