Ovum vs. Egg: Understanding the Female Reproductive Cell

The term "ovum" refers to the female reproductive cell or egg cell produced by the ovaries. Another name commonly used for ovum is "egg". The term "egg" is often used in a more general sense, encompassing both the ovum and the surrounding protective structures such as the egg yolk and eggshell in oviparous animals. However, in the specific context of human reproduction, the term "ovum" is typically used to refer to the female gamete before fertilization.