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blastula

Pronunciation: /ˈblastjʊlə/

Definition of blastula

noun (plural blastulae /-liː/ or US blastulas)

Embryology
  • an animal embryo at the early stage of development when it is a hollow ball of cells.

Origin:

late 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek blastos 'sprout'

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