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blastocyst

UK
/ˈblæstəʊsɪst/
US
/ˈblæstəˌsɪst/

Translations

blastocystnoun
blastocysts
pl
UK
/ˈblæstəʊsɪst/
US
/ˈblæstəˌsɪst/
The blastocyst is an early stage in the development of an embryo.
Бластоциста — это ранняя стадия развития эмбриона.
Synonyms
early embryo
pre-implantation embryo
preimplantation embryo
blastula
blastocystadjective
UK
/ˈblæstəʊsɪst/
US
/ˈblæstoʊsɪst/
Used attributively in biomedical contexts (e.g., "blastocyst transfer").

Definitions

blastocystnoun
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.
blastocystadjective
Relating to, derived from, or characteristic of a blastocyst.
Blastocyst culture techniques have improved implantation rates.
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