blastular

/ˈblæstjʊlər/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a blastula, especially in being a mass of cells formed by the early division of an embryo.

“The blastular stage of the embryo marks the beginning of its development.”

2. noun

a mass of cells formed by the early division of an embryo, especially in a vertebrate.

“The blastula is the first stage of embryonic development in vertebrates.”

Synonyms

  • embryonic
  • primitive

Antonyms

  • developed
  • mature