Associations to the word «Trophoblast»

Wiktionary

TROPHOBLAST, noun. (cytology) The membrane of cells that forms the wall of a blastocyst during early pregnancy, providing nutrients to the embryo and later developing into part of the placenta.

Dictionary definition

TROPHOBLAST, noun. The membrane that forms the wall of the blastocyst in early development; aids implantation in the uterine wall; "after implantation of the blastocyst in the uterine wall the trophoblast divides into two layers, the chorion and the placenta".

Wise words

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