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óvulo
[ˈɔ.vu.lu]
noun
masculine
pl: óvulos
ovule
1.
A small egg-like structure in plants that develops into a seed after fertilization
The ovule is located inside the ovary of the flower.
O óvulo está localizado dentro do ovário da flor.
2.
A female reproductive cell in animals; an egg cell
The ovule is released during ovulation.
O óvulo é liberado durante a ovulação.
Synonyms
gameta feminino
célula reprodutiva feminina
Antonyms
espermatozóide
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
óvulo
Standard usage in both botanical and biological contexts
Portugal
óvulo
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
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