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GO: Biological Process

penetration of cumulus oophorus

Term ID
GO:0061956
Synonyms
  • penetration of cumulus cells layer
  • penetration of cumulus mass
Definition
The infiltration by sperm of the cumulus oophorus to reach the oocyte. The process involves digestive enzymes from a modified lysosome called the acrosome, situated at the head of the sperm. 21380641
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