Log in or Sign up
cortical reaction love

cortical reaction

Definitions

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • noun embryology A reaction that manifests during fertilization, when the sperm cell coalesces with the egg's plasma membrane; this prevents entry of a second sperm

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word cortical reaction.

Examples

    Sorry, no example sentences found.

Log in or sign up to add your own related words.

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.