amphiblastic
|am-phi-blas-tic|
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/ˌæm.fɪˈblæs.tɪk/
partial and unequal cleavage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphiblastic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphi-' meaning 'both' and 'blastos' meaning 'germ' or 'sprout'.
Historical Evolution
'amphi-' and 'blastos' combined in Greek to form 'amphiblastikos', which eventually became the modern English word 'amphiblastic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the concept of 'both germ layers', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a type of egg cleavage that is partial and unequal, typically seen in certain vertebrates.
The frog's egg undergoes amphiblastic cleavage.
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Last updated: 2025/07/21 02:21