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Embryonic Structures > Ovum > Zona Pellucida
Cells > Germ Cells > Ovum > Zona Pellucida
Urogenital System > Genitalia > Germ Cells > Ovum > Zona Pellucida
... > Fluids and Secretions > Body Fluids > Body Fluid Compartments > Extracellular Space > Extracellular Matrix > Zona Pellucida
Tissues > Body Fluid Compartments > Extracellular Space > Extracellular Matrix > Zona Pellucida
Cells > Cellular Structures > Extracellular Space > Extracellular Matrix > Zona Pellucida

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Zona Pellucida  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Scope note

  • A tough transparent membrane surrounding the OVUM. It is penetrated by the sperm during FERTILIZATION.

History note

  • 91(75); was see under OVUM 1975-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D015044

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