ovulation from ovarian follicle

Term ID

GO:0001542

Synonyms

Definition

The process leading to the rupture of the follicle, releasing the centrally located oocyte into the oviduct. An example of this is found in Mus musculus. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279054/

References

Ontology

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