Preferred Label : cumulus oophorus;
Uberon definition : A cluster of cells that project into the cavity of the mature ovarian follicle. It
is released with the embedded oocyte during ovulation. In order for fertilization
to occur this layer must be penetrated by the spermatocyte. [WP,modified].;
Uberon synonym : discus proligerus; ovarian cumulus;
Origin ID : 0001306;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Uberon cross reference
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A cluster of cells that project into the cavity of the mature ovarian follicle. It
is released with the embedded oocyte during ovulation. In order for fertilization
to occur this layer must be penetrated by the spermatocyte. [WP,modified].
