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- [blas-chuh-luh]
- /ˈblæs tʃə lə/
- /blˈastjʊlə/
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- [blas-chuh-luh]
- /ˈblæs tʃə lə/
Definitions of blastula word
- noun blastula an early form of an animal embryo that develops from a morula, consisting of a sphere of cells with a central cavity 3
- noun blastula an embryo at the stage of development in which it consists of usually one layer of cells around a central cavity, forming a hollow sphere 3
- noun plural blastula the early developmental stage of an animal, following the morula stage and consisting of a single, spherical layer of cells enclosing a hollow, central cavity. 1
- noun blastula (embryology) An early form in the development of an embryo, consisting of a spherical layer of cells filled with fluid; a blastosphere. 0
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Origin of blastula
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < New Latin < Greek blast(ós) bud, sprout + New Latin -ula -ule
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Parts of speech for Blastula
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blastula popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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noun blastula
- blastosphere — blastula
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