trophoblast en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈtɹɒfə(ʊ)blɑːst/ (UK)
Etymology
From tropho- + -blast.
Meanings
- The membrane of cells that forms the wall of a blastocyst during early pregnancy, providing nutrients to the embryo and later developing into part of the placenta.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| trophoblasts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
spongiotrophoblast · syncytiotrophoblast · cytotrophoblast · trophoblastic