amphicytula
|am-phi-cy-tu-la|
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/ˌæm.fɪˈsaɪ.tjʊ.lə/
embryonic development stage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphicytula' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphi-' meaning 'both' and 'kytos' meaning 'cell'.
Historical Evolution
'amphi-' and 'kytos' combined in Greek to form 'amphicytula', which was adopted into scientific terminology in English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a stage in embryonic development, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a stage in the development of an embryo, following the morula stage, characterized by a hollow sphere of cells.
The amphicytula stage is crucial for the proper development of the embryo.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/21 12:51