/zowˈnʌ/ - [zownu] - Zo•na
We found 5 definitions of zona from 4 different sources.
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zona - (anatomy) any encircling or beltlike structure | ||
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anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, complex body part, structure a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons" | ||
general anatomy, anatomy a detailed analysis; "he studied the anatomy of crimes" | ||
zona pellucida thick membrane around the mammalian ovum; can be penetrated by one sperm in the fertilization process; usually remains around the fertilized egg until it is implanted in the wall of the uterus |