Oocyte. Definition. noun, plural: oocytes. (1) A female gametocyte. (2) A developing female germ cell. Supplement. The oocyte is an immature female sex cell. It starts off as an oogonium by the process of oocytogenesis, and matures to give rise to a fully mature ovum or egg cell and ootid (by ootidogenesis).In humans, the oocytes are of two types: 1  primary oocytes.2  secondary oocytes.2) A developing female germ cell. Supplement. The oocyte is an immature female sex cell. It starts off as an oogonium by the process of oocytogenesis, and matures to give rise to a fully mature ovum or egg cell and ootid (by ootidogenesis).
The first predominantly copper small cent was isâ¦sued in 1864, after the 1856-1863 cents were a 88-12 copper-nickel alloy that gave them a nickel-like appearance. In 1982, the US mint began using a copper coated zinc alloy for pennies, ending the run of the solid copper penny. 18 people found this useful.
The first gold coins of the Grecian age were struck in Lydia at a time approximated to the year 700 BC The talent in use during the periods of Grecian history both before and during the time of the life of Homer, weighed between 8.42 and 8.75 grammes.n England, bills of exchange became an important form of credit and money during last quarter of the 18th century and the first quarter of the 19th century before banknotes, checks and cash credit lines were widely available.