Term Name: | mitochondrial cloud |
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Synonyms: | Balbiani body, mitochondrial aggregate |
Definition: | A prominent mass in the cytoplasm of previtellogenic oocytes. The cloud contains both mitochondria and electron-dense granulofibrillar material (GFM) and is the source of germinal granule material. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0032019] QuickGO AmiGO |