Cumulus oophorus

System Reproductive
SNOMED CT 258586009

Cumulus oophorus

Definition

A cluster of cells that project into the cavity of the mature ovarian follicle. It is released with the embedded oocyte during ovulation. In order for fertilization to occur this layer must be penetrated by the spermatocyte. [WP,modified].

Also known as cumulus ovaricus, discus proligerus, ovarian cumulus — per UBERON

The Cumulus oophorus is a part of the Reproductive.

Also identified as