HyperDic: fertilization_membrane

English > 1 sense of the expression fertilization membrane:
NOUNbodyfertilization membranethe membrane that forms around a fertilized ovum and prevents penetration by additional spermatozoon
English > fertilization membrane: 1 sense > noun 1, body
MeaningThe membrane that forms around a fertilized ovum and prevents penetration by additional spermatozoon.
Broadermembrane, tissue layerA pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants

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