phôi nang
Definition
- Noun (Biology, Embryology):
- Blastula: An early stage of embryonic development in animals, following the morula stage. It is typically a hollow sphere of cells (blastomeres) surrounding a fluid-filled cavity called the blastocoel.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Sự hình thành phôi nang là một bước quan trọng trong quá trình phát triển phôi thai. (The formation of the blastula is an important step in embryonic development.)
- Ở giai đoạn phôi nang, các tế bào bắt đầu biệt hóa. (At the blastula stage, the cells begin to differentiate.)
Advanced Usage
- In developmental biology, the study of the phôi nang is crucial for understanding gastrulation, the next stage where the embryo forms distinct germ layers.
Variants and Related Words
- Phôi (n): embryo.
- Phôi dâu (n): morula (the developmental stage preceding the blastula).
- Phôi vị (n): gastrula (the developmental stage following the blastula).
Synonyms
- Blastula: The direct scientific synonym in English.
Related Terms (Not Synonyms)
- Blastocyst: In mammalian development, this is a specific and more complex structure analogous to the blastula, featuring an inner cell mass and trophoblast. It is not a perfect synonym for phôi nang in all animal species.