morula

/ˈmɔrələ/
noun
  1. An early stage of an embryo, consisting of a solid ball of cells, before the formation of a hollow cavity.
    • Scientists study the morula to understand early human development.
    • The morula forms about four days after fertilization.
    • Under the microscope, the morula looked like a tiny cluster of cells.
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