BLASTOCOELE Meaning and
Definition
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A blastocoele is a term used in embryology to describe a fluid-filled cavity that forms in the early stages of embryonic development. It is specifically found in blastocysts, which are the stage of embryonic development that occurs approximately five to six days after fertilization in humans.
The blastocoele is formed as a result of cell division and differentiation within the morula, a solid ball of cells that develops from the zygote. As these cells continue to divide and rearrange, a central fluid-filled space begins to form within the morula. The blastocoele gradually enlarges, causing the morula to hollow out and transform into a blastocyst.
The blastocoele plays a vital role in the development of the embryo as it provides a space for the future inner cell mass, which later forms the embryo itself. It also allows for the differentiation of two distinct cell types: the trophoblast cells, which will develop into the placenta, and the inner cell mass cells, which will eventually give rise to the various tissues and organs of the developing organism.
The blastocoele is crucial for proper implantation of the blastocyst into the uterine wall, as it allows for the differentiation and subsequent segregation of cells into their respective lineages. It also aids in the establishment of the amniotic cavity, which will surround and protect the developing embryo as it continues to develop.
Common Misspellings for BLASTOCOELE
- vlastocoele
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Etymology of BLASTOCOELE
The word "blastocoele" is derived from the Greek words "blastos" meaning "sprout" or "germ", and "koilos" meaning "hollow" or "cavity". It is commonly used in the scientific field, particularly in embryology, to refer to the fluid-filled cavity that forms during early embryonic development.
Similar spelling words for BLASTOCOELE
- blastocyst,
- blastoma,
- blastomycotic,
- blastocoelic,
- blastoderm,
- blastocyte,
- blastoporal,
- blastemic,
- blast off,
- blastoporic,
- blastocele,
- blastodisc,
- blastogenetic,
- blastomyces,
- blastopore,
- blastomere,
- blastocladia,
- blastomeric,
- blastodiaceae,
- blastosphere,
- blastocoel,
- blystone,
- blastoff,
- blastocytoma,
- blastomycosis,
- blastospheric,
- blastogenesis,
- blastodermic,
- Blackstone,
- blastomycete,
- blue stone.
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