blastomeric

/blæˈstoʊmɛrɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of blastomeres; especially, relating to the early stages of cell division in embryonic development.

“The blastomeric cells in the embryo began to differentiate into different tissue types.”

2. noun

A cell resulting from the first cleavage of a fertilized ovum; especially, a cell resulting from the first cleavage of a fertilized ovum in the early stages of embryonic development.

“The blastomeric cells began to divide and multiply rapidly during the first few days of embryonic development.”

Synonyms

  • cleavage cell
  • embryoblast

Antonyms

  • teratogenic