Syncytial Knot

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syncytial knot

A localized aggregation of syncytiotrophoblastic nuclei in the villi of the placenta during early pregnancy. Also called syncytial bud.

Syncytial Knot

A multinucleated protrusion from the trophoblastic surface of the placenta which is found in 10% to 30% of later pregnancies, especially in post-term gestation. Syncytial knots indicate placental hyperplasia and maturity; they are rarely seen at < 32 weeks of gestation

syncytial knot

Obstetrics A multinucleated protrusion from the trophoblastic surface which is commonly found in later pregnancy, excessively so in post-term gestation. See Chorionic villi. Cf Syncytial bud, Syncytial sprout.

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