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]. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumulus_oophorus ]
Synonyms: cumulus ovaricus discus proligerus ovarian cumulus
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- MA:0002414
- Wikipedia:Cumulus_oophorus
- EMAPA:35267
- FMA:18659
- SCTID:258586009
Subsets
uberon_slim, pheno_slim, human_reference_atlas
Term relations
Subclass of:
- cell cluster
- reproductive structure
- mesoderm-derived structure
- part of some ovarian follicle
- part of some granulosa cell layer
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