syncytial trophoblast
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trophoblast — The mesectodermal cell layer covering the blastocyst that erodes the uterine mucosa and through which the embryo receives nourishment from the mother; the cells do not enter into the formation of the embryo itself, but contribute to the … Medical dictionary
trophoblast — n. the tissue that forms the wall of the blastocyst. At implantation it forms two layers, an inner cellular layer (cytotrophoblast) and an outer syncytial layer (syncytiotrophoblast, or plasmoditrophoblast), which erodes the maternal tissue and… … The new mediacal dictionary
human embryology — ▪ biology Introduction the process encompassing the period from the formation of an embryo, through the development of a fetus, to birth. The human body, like that of most animals, develops from a single cell produced by the union of… … Universalium
syncytiotrophoblast — The syncytial outer layer of the trophoblast; site of synthesis of human chorionic gonadotropin. SEE ALSO: trophoblast. SYN: placental plasmodium, plasmodial trophoblast, plasmodiotrophoblast … Medical dictionary
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endotheliochorial — en·do·the·lio·cho·ri·al .thē lē ō kōr ē əl, kȯr adj having fetal epithelium enclosing maternal blood vessels <carnivores and some insectivores have an endotheliochorial placenta> * * * en·do·the·lio·cho·ri·al (en″do the″le o… … Medical dictionary
endotheliochorial placenta — a placenta in which syncytial trophoblast embeds maternal vessels that are bared to their endothelial lining … Medical dictionary
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