zona pellucida

[ zoh-nuhpuh-loo-si-duh, pel-yoo- ]

/ ˈzoʊ nə pəˈlu sɪ də, pɛlˈyu- /

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noun, plural zo·nae pel·lu·ci·dae

[zoh-nee puh-loo-si-dee, pel-yoo-]. /ˈzoʊ ni pəˈlu sɪˌdi, pɛlˈyu-/. Anatomy.

the transparent, noncellular layer surrounding the ovum of mammals, often having radial striations.

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Origin of zona pellucida

From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45; see origin at zone, pellucid

“It is a turnaround,” Ozer said about the trial, which is scheduled to continue on April 21, with “Zona” remaining in detention.
Russian “Spies” Go on Trial for Turkish Hit|Thomas Seibert|March 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Zona” said he himself fought against the Russians in the Caucasus.
Russian “Spies” Go on Trial for Turkish Hit|Thomas Seibert|March 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
His new book is The Last Train to Zona Verde: My Ultimate African Safari.
Book Bag: Paul Theroux’s Favorite Inner-Journey Travel Books|Paul Theroux|May 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I think I prefer Zona to Stalker, but you can learn so much about the life and suggestion of a film from this unique book.
Book Bag: David Thomson’s ‘The Big Screen’ and His Five Favorite Books on Film|David Thomson|October 16, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Zona By Geoff Dyer We need a whole book on one film, to show just how much can be seen there.
Book Bag: David Thomson’s ‘The Big Screen’ and His Five Favorite Books on Film|David Thomson|October 16, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Testa minuta oblique conica tenuis pellucida linea albida opaca et fasciis coccineis ornata, anfractibus valde convexis.
Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia] [Volume 2 of 2]|Phillip Parker King
The epiblast spreads rapidly over the white yolk, and the area pellucida also increases in size.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1|Francis Maitland Balfour
The zona is the first to disappear, and the vitelline membrane next becomes gradually thinner.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1|Francis Maitland Balfour
Foulis regards the zona pellucida as a product of the ovum and not of the follicle.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1|Francis Maitland Balfour
Both the vitelline membrane and the zona radiata are found in Raja, but in a much less developed condition than in Scyllium.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1|Francis Maitland Balfour