penetration of cumulus oophorus

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Namepenetration of cumulus oophorus
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Biological process

Exact synonym

penetration of cumulus cells layer, penetration of cumulus mass

Description

The infiltration by sperm of the cumulus oophorus to reach the oocyte. The process involves digestive enzymes from a modified lysosome called the acrosome, situated at the head of the sperm.

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