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Cumulus Cells
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Definition
: The granulosa cells of the cumulus oophorus which surround the OVUM in the GRAAFIAN FOLLICLE. At OVULATION they are extruded with OVUM.
Other names
Granulosa Cell, Cumulus; Cumulus Granulosa Cell; Cumulus Cell; Cells, Cumulus Granulosa; Cell, Cumulus Granulosa; Cells, Cumulus; Cell, Cumulus; Cumulus Granulosa Cells; Granulosa Cells, Cumulus