eleoblast

/ɛlɪoʊblæst/

Definitions

1. noun

A cell in the early embryo that is the precursor to either the epiblast (outer layer) or the hypoblast (inner layer).

“During the early stages of embryonic development, the formation of eleoblasts plays a crucial role in the differentiation of the outer and inner layers of the embryo.”

Synonyms

  • embryoblast
  • morula cell

Antonyms

  • blastocyst