ovulation

n. the production of a mature secondary oocyte (see oogenesis) and its release from a graafian follicle at the surface of the ovary. Rupture of the follicle causes the oocyte to be discharged into a fallopian tube. See also ovum.

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November 18th 2024

broadband

n. any of a number of transmission media with very high bit-rate capacity, including fiber optics, cable modems, and wireless networks, that enable the transmission of multiple signals to computers at rates of tens of millions of bits per second.