Oogenesis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008246",
  "term": "Oogenesis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The biological process of forming a mature ovum (egg cell) from a germline stem cell within the ovary. This process begins with the mitotic division of oogonia to produce primary oocytes, which then enter meiosis but arrest in prophase I until puberty. After puberty, hormonal cycles trigger the completion of meiosis I to form a secondary oocyte and a polar body, with meiosis II only completing upon fertilization.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "oocyte",
    "primary oocyte",
    "secondary oocyte",
    "oogonium",
    "ovum"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 787 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/oogenesis/"
}