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A human ovum ready for in vitro fertilization

B0004549 Human ovum, IVF, light micrograph
Credit: Spike Walker. Wellcome Images
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A light micrograph of a human ovum ready for in vitro fertilization. The image was taken using anoptral contrast. The polar body can be seen top right.
Light microscopy
2003 Published: –

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