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morula

 

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Noun morula has 1 sense
  1. morula - a solid mass of blastomeres that forms when the zygote splits; develops into the blastula
    --1 is a kind of
    embryo, conceptus, fertilized egg

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Morula

Description:

A morula, in biological terms, refers to an early stage in the development of an embryo. It is characterized by a solid ball of cells resembling a mulberry. The term is commonly used in embryology and reproductive medicine.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Possible Senses:

  1. An early-stage embryo consisting of a solid ball of cells (biology)

Usages:

  • Biological Usage: The morula stage in embryonic development occurs after fertilization but before the formation of a blastocyst.

Sample Sentences:

  • The morula is a crucial stage in the development of the embryo.
  • Embryologists study the molecular changes that occur in the morula.

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