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Sperm-Ovum Interactions  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Interactive processes between the oocyte (OVUM) and the sperm (SPERMATOZOA) including sperm adhesion, ACROSOME REACTION, sperm penetration of the ZONA PELLUCIDA, and events leading to FERTILIZATION.

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Entry terms

  • Egg-Sperm Interactions
  • Gamete Interactions
  • Oocyte-Sperm Interactions
  • Ovum-Sperm Interactions
  • Sperm-Egg Interactions
  • Sperm-Oocyte Interactions

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-RVPGM9PK-V

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