Meaning
ovum, suppository
- an egg cell (ovum) in biology
- a vaginal suppository or pessary in medicine
In a sentence
Lo spermatozoo feconda l'ovulo nelle tube di Falloppio.
The sperm fertilizes the egg cell in the fallopian tubes.
Il medico le ha prescritto un ovulo per trattare l'infezione.
The doctor prescribed her a vaginal suppository to treat the infection.
Durante l'ovulazione viene rilasciato un ovulo maturo.
During ovulation, a mature egg cell is released.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ovulo | masculine · singular |
| ovuli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In anatomy/biology, it is the female gamete; distinguish from uovo (general egg).
- In pharmacy, refers specifically to a vaginal ovule/suppository.