OBO ID: GO:0061956
Term Name: penetration of cumulus oophorus Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • penetration of cumulus cells layer
  • penetration of cumulus mass
Definition: The infiltration by sperm of the cumulus oophorus to reach the oocyte. The process involves digestive enzymes from a modified lysosome called the acrosome, situated at the head of the sperm. 21380641
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Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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