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The membrane that forms the wall of the blastocyst in early development
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trophoblast
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n. (context cytology English) The membrane of cells that forms the wall of a blastocyst during early pregnancy, providing nutrients to the embryo and later developing into part of the placenta.
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Trophoblasts (from Greek trephein : to feed, and blastos : germinator) are cells forming the outer layer of a blastocyst , which provide nutrients to the embryo and develop into a large part of the placenta . They are formed during the first stage of pregnancy ...
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n. the membrane that forms the wall of the blastocyst in early development; aids implantation in the uterine wall; "after implantation of the blastocyst in the uterine wall the trophoblast divides into two layers, the chorion and the placenta"
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The trophoblast possesses the unusual property of being able to digest or liquefy the tissues it comes in contact with.