ovule

(o’vil) [L. ov’udum]. 1. The ovum within the graafian vesicle. 2. Any small, egg-like structure. 0. of de Graaf, a graafian vesicle. Naboth’s o's, glandules’ or follicles within the os uteri and cervical canal, often distended with mucus. primitive o., primordial O., a rudimentary ovum within the ovary.