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Oocyte Competence

Meaning

Oocyte Competence refers to the intrinsic quality and capacity of a female gamete (oocyte) to successfully complete the final stages of meiosis, be fertilized by a sperm, and sustain the necessary developmental processes through the initial stages of embryogenesis. This critical biological state is determined by the accumulation of essential cytoplasmic components, molecular integrity, and the correct organization of its genetic material. It is the fundamental prerequisite for achieving a viable pregnancy.