Term Name:	cortical granule exocytosis
Synonyms:	cortical granule release, cortical reaction
Definition:	The process of secretion by a cell that results in the release of intracellular molecules contained within a cortical granule by fusion of the vesicle with the plasma membrane of a cell. A cortical granule is a specialized secretory vesicle that is released during egg activation that changes the surface of the egg to prevent polyspermy.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0060471]    QuickGO    AmiGO