blastocoel

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Noun blastocoel has 1 sense

blastocoel, blastocoele, blastocele, segmentation cavity, cleavage cavity - the fluid-filled cavity inside a blastula
--₁ is a kind of cavity, bodily cavity, cavum
--₁ is a part of blastula, blastodermic vesicle

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Blastocoel

Definition

A blastocoel refers to the fluid-filled cavity, or the central cavity, in the blastula stage of embryonic development.

Parts of Speech

Noun

Senses

The central cavity in the blastula stage of embryonic development.

Usages

Popular Usage:

One of the key events during embryogenesis is the formation of the blastocoel, which allows for the differentiation of cells into specific tissues.

Local Usage:

In some species, the blastocoel is responsible for providing nutrients to the developing embryo before other structures, like the placenta, take over.

Sample Sentences

The blastocoel gradually expands and fills with fluid.
During gastrulation, the blastocoel is replaced by the archenteron.

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