Polar Bodies

Synonyms

Bodies, Polar

Body, Polar

Cell, Polar

Cells, Polar

Polar Body

Polar Cell

Polar Cells

Minute cells produced during development of an OOCYTE as it undergoes MEIOSIS. A polar body contains one of the nuclei derived from the first or second meiotic CELL DIVISION. Polar bodies have practically no CYTOPLASM. They are eventually discarded by the oocyte. (from King & Stansfield, A Dictionary of Genetics, 4th ed)