amphimorula
|am-phi-mo-ru-la|
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/ˌæm.fɪˈmɔːr.jʊ.lə/
embryonic cell stage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphimorula' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphi-' meaning 'both' and 'morula' meaning 'little mulberry,' referring to the appearance of the cell cluster.
Historical Evolution
'amphi-' combined with 'morula' in scientific terminology to describe a specific embryonic stage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the appearance of the cell cluster, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a stage in embryonic development following the morula, characterized by the formation of a hollow sphere of cells.
The amphimorula stage is crucial for the proper development of the embryo.
Last updated: 2025/07/22 05:06