ootid

noun

oo·​tid ˈō-ə-ˌtid 

: an egg cell that results from the second meiotic division of an oocyte and that develops into a mature egg

Word History

Etymology

irregular from o- + -id

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

ootid

noun

oo·​tid ˈō-ə-ˌtid 

: an egg cell after meiosis but before it is a fully mature egg

Medical Definition

ootid

noun

oo·​tid ˈō-ə-ˌtid 

: an egg cell after meiosis compare spermatid