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]

cleavage cavity

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.
[blasto- + G. koilos, hollow]
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