Preferred term
ova
Type
Type of entity- Topic
Definition
A complete explanation of the intended meaning of a conceptBroader concept
Broader conceptNarrower concepts
Narrower concepts.Entry terms
Alternative terms for the concept.- egg cells
- oospheres
- ovum
Scope note
Notes about the usage and scope of the concept.- Use for the female germ cell; for eggs as embryonic structures USE eggs; for the group of eggs (ova) laid by a female in a single egg-laying event USE egg masses; for eggs as food USE egg products or one of its narrower terms.
Field 001 in MARC Authority Format
- 26593
In other languages
Terms for the concept in other languages.Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/25673