corona radiata: Meaning and Definition of

co•ro•na ra•di•a•ta

Pronunciation: (ku-rō'nu rā"dē-ā'tu), [key]
— pl. co•ro•nae ra•di•a•tae
  1. the layer of follicle cells surrounding an ovum and remaining attached to it following ovulation.
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