(Q9631)

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ovary

ovum-producing reproductive organ, often found in pairs as part of the vertebrate female reproductive system

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Ovary
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The reproductive organ (gonads) in female animals. In vertebrates, the ovary contains two functional parts: the ovarian follicle for the production of female germ cells (oogenesis); and the endocrine cells (granulosa cells; theca cells; and luteal cells) for the production of estrogens and progesterone. (English)
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