Cumulus oophorus
Cumulus oophorus
Cumulus oophorus (pronunciation: /kyo͞oˈmyo͞oləs oʊˈɒfərəs/), also known as the egg cloud or discus proligerus, is a cluster of cells that surround the oocyte both in the ovarian follicle and after ovulation.
Etymology
The term "cumulus oophorus" is derived from Latin, where "cumulus" means "heap" or "pile", and "oophorus" means "egg-bearing".
Function
The main function of the cumulus oophorus is to supply vital proteins to the oocyte during its growth and development. It also plays a crucial role in the process of fertilization, as it aids in the binding of the sperm to the zona pellucida, a glycoprotein layer surrounding the plasma membrane of the oocyte.
Related Terms
- Oocyte: The female germ cell involved in reproduction.
- Ovarian follicle: The basic unit of female reproductive biology which contains the immature oocyte.
- Ovulation: The process in which a mature oocyte is released from the ovarian follicle.
- Zona pellucida: The glycoprotein layer surrounding the plasma membrane of oocytes.
- Sperm: The male reproductive cell.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cumulus oophorus
- Wikipedia's article - Cumulus oophorus
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