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secondary polar body

Term ID
CL:0002093
Synonyms
  • polocytus secundarius
  • second polar body
Definition
A small cell formed by the second meiotic division of oocytes. In mammals, the second polar body may fail to form unless the ovum has been penetrated by a sperm cell. 068340007X
References
  • EHDAA2:0001820
  • EMAPA:16034
  • EMAPA:16045
  • FMA:18651
Ontology
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