zona pellucida
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noun \ˌzō-nə-pə-ˈlü-sə-də, -pel-ˈyü-\ plural zo·nae pel·lu·ci·dae \-(ˌ)nē…-(ˌ)dē, -ˌnī…-ˌdī\
Definition of ZONA PELLUCIDA
: the transparent more or less elastic noncellular outer layer or envelope of a mammalian ovum that is composed of glycoproteins
Origin of ZONA PELLUCIDA
New Latin, transparent zone
First Known Use: 1841
zona pel·lu·ci·da
noun \-pə-ˈlü-sə-də\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of ZONA PELLUCIDA
: the transparent more or less elastic noncellular glycoprotein outer layer or envelope of a mammalian ovum often traversed by numerous radiating striae
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