cleavage cavity
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blas·to·cele
, blastocoele (blas'tō-sēl, blas'tō-sēl),The cavity in the blastula of a developing embryo.
Synonym(s): cleavage cavity, segmentation cavity
[blasto- + G. koilos, hollow]
blas·to·cele
(blas'tō-sēl)The cavity in the blastula of a developing embryo, such as in amphibians, reptiles, and birds.
Synonym(s): cleavage cavity, segmentation cavity, blastocoele.
Synonym(s): cleavage cavity, segmentation cavity, blastocoele.
[blasto- + G. koilos, hollow]