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blastomere /blas·to·mere/ (blas´to-mēr) one of the cells produced by cleavage of a zygote.
blastomere [blas′təmēr] Etymology: Gk, blastos + meros, part any of the cells formed from the first mitotic division of a fertilized ovum (zygote). The blastomeres further divide and subdivide to form a multicellular morula in the first several days of pregnancy. Also called segmentation cell. See also blastula. blastomeric, adj. blastomere one of the cells produced by cleavage of a fertilized ovum. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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