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Definition blastocyst in American English

blastocyst noun

noun
1

an embryo that has developed for five to seven days after fertilization and has two distinct cell types and a central cavity filled with fluid

Example

Many clinics are now offering blastocyst transfer as a means of improving chances of pregnancy after single embryo transfer.

Definition blastocyst in American English