blastocyst

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the blastula of a placental mammal in which some differentiation of cells has occurred

Etymology

From blasto- + cyst.

In classic literature

Synonyms

blastodermic vessicle

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