trophoblast (n)

n01462209

type n
lex_filenum 05
def the membrane that forms the wall of the blastocyst in early development
def aids implantation in the uterine wall
examples after implantation of the blastocyst in the uterine wall the trophoblast divides into two layers, the chorion and the placenta
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Hypernym membrane, tissue layer
Part holonym blastula, blastosphere
Derivationally related form trophoblast → trophoblastic
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Derivationally related form trophoblastic → trophoblast
Pertainym (pertains to noun) trophoblastic → trophoblast
Part meronym blastula, blastosphere
Hyponym membrane, tissue layer

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