blastospheric
- adjective
- /blæstəˈsfɛrɪk/
- Specialized
- The blastospheric wall is a key feature used to identify the blastula stage in embryos.
Examples
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Researchers observed changes in the blastospheric structure under different laboratory conditions.
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In a blastospheric embryo, cells begin to differentiate.
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During early embryonic development, the blastospheric cavity forms, enabling cell migration.
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The blastospheric stage is crucial for proper development.
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During early embryonic development, the blastospheric cavity forms, enabling cell migration.
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Researchers examined the cellular arrangements within the blastospheric layer of developing embryos.
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The blastospheric phase is essential for establishing the basic body plan of vertebrates.
Synonyms
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7.0
About the first stage of life inside an egg or the mother's body before birth
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9.3
Relating to the early stage before birth or hatching
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8.1
At an early stage, just beginning to form
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7.3
About the development of embryos before birth
Relating to the early ball of cells that forms after an egg begins to grow
About the outer layer of cells in a very early embryo
About the early layer of cells in an embryo, like in bird eggs
Relating to embryos and their early growth before birth or hatching
Surface Forms
Morphology
blastospheric = blastosphere (semi-transparent) = blasto + sphere + ic
Formed from the scientific combining form 'blasto-' + 'sphere' + '-ic'; the structure is predictable to those familiar with scientific roots but may be unfamiliar to general learners.
Etymology
Blastospheric comes from the prefix blasto- meaning 'bud' or 'sprout' and the part -spheric from 'sphere' meaning 'ball', as in atmosphere. So blastospheric describes the round, bud-like early stage of an embryo.