blastocoele
/ˈblæstəˌsil/
noun
- The fluid-filled cavity inside a blastula (an early stage of an embryo).
- Damage to the blastocoele can prevent the embryo from developing further.
- The blastocoele provides space for cells to rearrange during development.
- Formation of the blastocoele is a key step in embryogenesis.
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