micropyle

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Pronunciation

/ˈmaɪ.kɹəʊˌpaɪl/

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/ˈmaɪ.kɹəʊˌpaɪl/ · /ˈmaɪ.kɹoʊˌpaɪl/(US)

Definition of micropyle

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noun

In seed-bearing plants, a small opening in the integuments of the ovule through which sperm are able to access the ovum.

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noun

In seed-bearing plants, a small opening in the integuments of the ovule through which sperm are able to access the ovum.
The hilum of an ovum at the point of attachment to the ovary; any opening in the coverings of an ovum by which spermatozoa may find entrance.

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From French, from Ancient Greek μικρός (mikrós, “small”) + πύλη (púlē, “gate”).

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