zona pellucida

[ zoh-nuh puh-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

Words nearby zona pellucida

zonal, zonal geranium, zonal necrosis, zonal soil, zona ophthalmica, zona pellucida, zona reticularis, zonate, zona tecta, zonation, Zond

How to use zona pellucida in a sentence

“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

Medical definitions for zona pellucida

zona pellucida

[ pə-lōō′sĭ-də ]

The thick solid transparent outer membrane of a developed mammalian ovum.oolemma