What is the medical term for the process that occurs when the mature follicle bulges out on the surface of the ovary and ruptures?

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By the midpoint of the menstrual cycle, the mature follicle bulges out on the surface of the ovary and ruptures, releasing an oocyte. The medical term for this process is ovulation. The word breaks down into the suffix -ation meaning process, and the root ovul- meaning egg.

What Is the Medical Term for the Process That Occurs