Found 2 items, similar to morula.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: morula
morula
n : a solid mass of blastomeres that forms when the zygote
splits; develops into the blastula
[also:
morulae (pl)]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Morula
Morula
\Mor"u*la\, n.; pl.
Morul[ae]. [NL., dim. of L. morum a
mulberry.] (Biol.)
The sphere or globular mass of cells (blastomeres), formed by
the clevage of the ovum or egg in the first stages of its
development; -- called also
mulberry mass,
segmentation sphere
, and
blastosphere. See
Segmentation.
[1913 Webster]