fertilization membrane

Definitions of fertilization membrane
  1. noun
    the membrane that forms around a fertilized ovum and prevents penetration by additional spermatozoon
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    type of:
    membrane, tissue layer
    a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants
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