Meaning Of The Word Trophoblast

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Trophoblast? Find Trophoblast meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Trophoblast Meaning

Trophoblast Definition
Trophoblast Definition

What's The Definition Of Trophoblast?

trophoblast in American English
a layer of nutritive ectoderm outside the blastoderm, by which the fertilized ovum is attached to the uterine wall and the developing embryo receives its nourishment
noun: the layer of extraembryonic ectoderm that chiefly nourishes the embryo or develops into fetal membranes with nutritive functions

trophoblast in British English
noun: the outer layer of cells of the embryo of placental mammals, which is attached to the uterus wall and absorbs nourishment from the uterine fluids

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Craniopagus ‐ noun: the condition of conjoined twins joined…
  • Tana ‐ river in E Kenya, flowing southeast into the Indian…
  • (at) full pelt ‐ at…
  • Vivisectionist ‐ a person who practices vivisection; noun: a person…
  • Lesbos ‐ Greek island in the Aegean, off the coast of Asia…
  • Polyethnic ‐ adjective: inhabited by or consisting of people…
  • Drop shipper ‐ noun: a wholesaler or distributor who conducts…
  • Intimae ‐ noun: the innermost layer of an organ or part…
  • Balboa ‐ ˈ Vasˈco Núñez de (ˈvɑskɔˈnunjɛθ ðɛ…
  • Dolichocranic ‐ adjective