blastocele

9.9

A hollow space filled with liquid inside an early embryo

noun
/blæstəˌsiːl/

Specialized

: blastocelo

The blastocele enlarges as the blastula develops, allowing more space for cell movement.

Examples

Researchers observed that improper formation of the blastocele can lead to abnormal embryonic development.
During the early stages, the blastocele fills with fluid.
During gastrulation, cells migrate inward through the blastocele to form the three germ layers.
The blastocele is crucial for embryonic development.
As the blastula matures, the blastocele continues to expand, creating room for the developing embryo.
Researchers found that the size of the blastocele plays a significant role in the success of embryonic development.
Observing the blastocele is important for understanding early cell differentiation during embryogenesis.

Synonyms

blastocoel

vsblastocele

Specialized

9.9

A space filled with liquid inside the hollow ball of cells in an early embryo

is the alternate spelling for the same cavity

cleavage cavity

vsblastocele

Specialized

9.0

A fluid space that forms inside an early embryo when cells divide

uses a different label for the same space rather than a meaning change

segmentation cavity

vsblastocele

Specialized

8.4

A space filled with fluid that forms inside an early embryo

is the same concept but uses a different name with no meaning change

Surface Forms

blastocele singular

blastoceles plural

Morphology

blastocele = blastula (semi-transparent) = blasto + cele

Built from technical combining forms meaning 'blast/embryo' + 'cavity'; the relation is clear to biology learners but the morphemes are specialized and not obvious to general learners.

Etymology

Blastocele breaks into two parts: blasto- meaning 'sprout' or 'young cell' and -cele meaning 'hollow' or 'cavity'. So, a blastocele is the fluid-filled hollow inside a blastula, the early stage of an embryo.