oval

mastery
UK /ˈəʊvəl/ US /ˈoʊvəl/nounadjname

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What does 'oval' mean in this sentence?

Every congenital abnormality is doubtless due to a peculiarity in the sperm or oval elements or in their mingling, or to some disturbance in their early development.