corona radiata
co·ro·na ra·di·a·ta
noun\kə-ˈrō-nə-ˌrā-dē-ˈā-tə, -ˈä-tə\
plural co·ro·nae ra·di·a·tae\-(ˌ)nē-ˌrā-dē-ˈā-(ˌ)tē, -ˈä-(ˌ)tē\
Definition of CORONA RADIATA
: the zone of small follicular cells immediately surrounding the ovum in the graafian follicle and accompanying the ovum on its discharge from the follicle
Origin of CORONA RADIATA
New Latin, literally, crown with rays
First Known Use: 1892
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