Oviposition (also known as Ovipositions, Larviposition): The process of laying or shedding fully developed eggs (OVA) from the female body. The term is usually used for certain INSECTS or FISHES with an organ called ovipositor where eggs are stored or deposited before expulsion from the body.

NIH MeSH · D010058Phenomena and Processes

Oviposition

Also known asOvipositions · Larviposition · Larvipositions

Definition

The process of laying or shedding fully developed eggs (OVA) from the female body. The term is usually used for certain INSECTS or FISHES with an organ called ovipositor where eggs are stored or deposited before expulsion from the body.

MeSH classification

  • G08.686.784.480

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Common questions about Oviposition

What does Oviposition mean in medicine?
The process of laying or shedding fully developed eggs (OVA) from the female body. The term is usually used for certain INSECTS or FISHES with an organ called ovipositor where eggs are stored or deposited before expulsion from the body. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Oviposition known by any other names?
Yes. Oviposition is also referred to as Ovipositions, Larviposition, Larvipositions in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Oviposition sit in the medical classification?
Oviposition falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G08.686.784.480). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D010058) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗