blastule

/ˈblæstjuːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A stage in the early development of an animal, especially a vertebrate, formed from a blastoderm and characterized by a fluid-filled cavity.

“During embryonic development, the formation of a blastule is a crucial step in the creation of a functional embryo.”

Synonyms

  • blastoderm
  • embryo

Antonyms

  • adult
  • mature