blastomere

[blas-tuh-meer]

blastomere Definition

any of the cells produced by the cleavage of a fertilized ovum, especially a cell produced during the early stages of embryonic development.

Using blastomere: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blastomere" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The blastomeres divide rapidly during the early stages of embryonic development.

  • Example

    The blastomere is the basic unit of the morula.

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Summary: blastomere in Brief

A 'blastomere' [blas-tuh-meer] is a cell produced by the cleavage of a fertilized ovum, especially during the early stages of embryonic development. It is the basic unit of the morula.