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Human oocyte: size, dimension and comparison

The adopted reference is about 120 µm.

Representative diameter

120 µm = 0.12 mm. A micron (µm) is a millimeter divided by 1,000.

An exceptionally large human cell, measured without its outer layers.

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Human oocyte, interpreted illustration
Interpreted illustration · dimension stated in the fact sheet.

What does this number measure?

An exceptionally large human cell, measured without its outer layers. Displayed dimension: representative diameter.

Compare the stated dimensions

The comparison uses the number in each fact sheet: altitude, height, diameter, length or distance, depending on the reference. Two values in metres do not necessarily describe the same property.

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Source and limitations

Catalogue value to check against the source; not individually audited.

Human oocyte: a transparent model of the cell and its contents, without external cell layers. Organelles, colours and proportions are interpreted; representative diameter of the cell itself.