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The term used to describe the process of the mature [[F#follicle|follicle]] releasing the [[O#oocyte|oocyte]] or ovum (and support cells) from the [[O#ovary|ovary]] surface into the peritoneal cavity. In humans, generally a single oocyte is released from a cohort of several maturing follicles. More than one [[F#follicle|follicle]] may be released (superovulation) following reproductive therapeutic treatment.
The term used to describe the process of the mature [[F#follicle|follicle]] releasing the [[O#oocyte|oocyte]] or ovum (and support cells) from the [[O#ovary|ovary]] surface into the peritoneal cavity. In humans, generally a single oocyte is released from a cohort of several maturing follicles. More than one [[F#follicle|follicle]] may be released (superovulation) following reproductive therapeutic treatment.
[[Category:Female]] [[Category:Oocyte]]

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Ovulation

The term used to describe the process of the mature follicle releasing the oocyte or ovum (and support cells) from the ovary surface into the peritoneal cavity. In humans, generally a single oocyte is released from a cohort of several maturing follicles. More than one follicle may be released (superovulation) following reproductive therapeutic treatment.

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