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blastocyst

/ˈblæstəsɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does blastocyst mean?

noun

A stage in the development of a mammalian embryo, occurring after the morula stage and before implantation, characterized by a fluid-filled cavity and a compact cluster of cells.

Example

"The blastocyst was implanted in the uterus of the surrogate mother."

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