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blastocyst

/ˈblæstəʊsɪst/

/ˈblæstəˌsɪst/

blastocystnoun

blastocysts

/ˈblæstəʊsɪst/

/ˈblæstəˌsɪst/

Translations

бластоциста

The blastocyst is an early stage in the development of an embryo.

Бластоциста — это ранняя стадия развития эмбриона.

Definitions

A structure formed in the early development of mammals, consisting of a cellular mass that forms the embryo and an outer layer that forms the placenta.

The blastocyst implants into the uterine wall around five to six days after fertilization.

Synonyms

early embryo

pre-implantation embryo

preimplantation embryo

blastula

blastocystadjective

/ˈblæstəʊsɪst/

/ˈblæstoʊsɪst/

Used attributively in biomedical contexts (e.g., "blastocyst transfer").

Definitions

Relating to, derived from, or characteristic of a blastocyst.

Blastocyst culture techniques have improved implantation rates.