blastocoel

/ˌblæstoʊˈsiːl/

Definitions

1. noun

The fluid-filled cavity formed within a fertilized egg cell during early embryonic development, separating the blastomeres.

“During the process of fertilization, the formation of the blastocoel is a crucial step towards the development of a multicellular organism.”

Synonyms

  • blastocyst cavity
  • blastomere cavity

Antonyms

  • blastomere