meiotic resumption

[/maɪˈɒtɪk rɪˈzʌmpʃən/]
nounpl: meiotic resumptions
retomada da meiose
1. The reactivation or continuation of meiosis, the cell division process that produces gametes (sperm and egg cells), after a period of arrest or dormancy
Meiotic resumption occurs in oocytes when hormonal signals trigger the completion of the first meiotic division.
A retomada da meiose ocorre em oócitos quando sinais hormonais desencadeiam a conclusão da primeira divisão meiótica.
2. The process by which oocytes exit prophase I arrest and progress through meiosis I and II to complete sexual reproduction
The fertilization of an egg triggers meiotic resumption and the extrusion of the second polar body.
A fertilização do óvulo desencadeia a retomada da meiose e a extrusão do segundo corpúsculo polar.
This is a specialized scientific and medical term primarily used in academic and research contexts, particularly in reproductive biology, embryology, and fertility medicine. The term is essential in discussions about oocyte maturation, in vitro fertilization (IVF), and the biology of human reproduction. It is used uniformly across English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking scientific communities without significant cultural variation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
meiosis resumptionmeiotic progressionmeiotic reactivationresumption of meiosis
Antonyms / Antônimos
meiotic arrestmeiotic blockmeiotic inhibition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
retomada da meiose
Standard scientific term used in reproductive biology and embryology contexts
Portugal
retoma da meiose
Alternative formulation used in European Portuguese scientific literature
São Paulo
retomada da meiose
Standard usage in Brazilian universities and research institutions
USA/International
meiotic resumption
Primary technical term used in English-language reproductive biology and developmental biology literature

Related Words

meiosisoocytegameteprophase I arrestpolar bodyspermatogenesisoogenesiscell division
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