Definition: Animal reproductive bodies, or the contents thereof, used as food. The concept is differentiated from OVUM, the anatomic or physiologic entity.
differentiate from OVUM; eggs as food (chicken, duck, quail, etc. eggs); fish roe & reptile eggs as food go here but if physiol or anat, use OVUM; /adv eff consider also EGG HYPERSENSITIVITY
ExamplesEgg Proteins, Dietary; Egg White; Egg Yolk