blastulation

blas·tu·la

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [blas-chuh-luh]
- /ˈblæs tʃə lə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [blas-chuh-luh]
- /ˈblæs tʃə lə/

Definitions of blastulation word

noun blastulation the process of blastula formation 3
noun plural blastulation 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 blastulation (biology) The process of forming blastocoeles and blastulas. 0

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Origin of blastulation

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 Blastulation

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blastulation 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.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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