blastula Meaning & Definition
/ˈblæst͡ʃələ/
What Does Blastula Mean?
Blastula is used as a noun meaning An early form in the development of an embryo, consisting of a spherical layer of cells filled with fluid; a blastosphere.
Word Facts for Blastula
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈblæst͡ʃələ/ |
| Synonyms | blastosphere and blastodermic vesicle |
| Plural | blastulas |
Blastula Definition (Noun)
- An early form in the development of an embryo, consisting of a spherical layer of cells filled with fluid; a blastosphere.
Synonyms of Blastula
Blastula synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
blastula (plural blastulas or blastulae)
Origin of Blastula
From New Latin blastula, diminutive of Ancient Greek βλαστός (blastós, “a germ, bud, sprout, shoot”), from βλαστάνω (blastánō, “to bud, sprout, grow, properly of plants, but also of animals”).
Blastula: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is blastula?
Blastula is a noun.
What is another word for blastula?
You can replace blastula with words such as blastosphere and blastodermic vesicle. See the full list of blastula synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of blastula?
The plural of blastula is blastulas.