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morula

Pronunciation: /ˈmɔːr(j)ʊlə/
Definition of morula

noun (plural morulae /-liː/)

Embryology
  • a solid ball of cells resulting from division of a fertilized ovum, and from which a blastula is formed.

Origin:

mid 19th century: modern Latin, diminutive of Latin morum 'mulberry'

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