morular Meaning & Definition
ˈmȯr-(y)ə-lə
What Does Morular Mean?
As a noun, morular means a globular solid mass of blastomeres formed by cleavage of a zygote that typically precedes the blastula.
Word Facts for Morular
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmȯr-(y)ə-lə/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| First known use | 1875 |
Morular Definition (Noun)
- a globular solid mass of blastomeres formed by cleavage of a zygote that typically precedes the blastula
Synonyms of Morular
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Morular synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Morular
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Morular in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
mor·u·lae
mor·u·las
mor·u·lar adjective
mor·u·la·tion noun
morula
morulae
morular
morulas
morulation
morulations
morular (not comparable)
Origin of Morular
Origin 1: borrowed from New Latin (in a German context), from Latin mōrum "black mulberry, blackberry" + New Latin -ula (as in gastrula, planula) mulberry
Origin 2: From morula + -ar.
First Known Use
1875
How Do You Say Morular?
You say morular as /ˈmȯr-(y)ə-lə/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (mȯr).