Noun
/blæstəˈleɪʃən/
Blastulation refers to the stage of embryonic development in which a blastula forms. The blastula is a hollow sphere of cells that is a key stage in the development of many organisms, including animals. It is preceded by cleavage, where the fertilized egg (zygote) divides into multiple cells, and typically occurs after several rounds of cell division.
In terms of frequency of use, blastulation is a specialized term predominantly found in biological and developmental contexts, particularly within academic and scientific literature. It is less common in everyday oral speech and is primarily used in written contexts, such as research papers, textbooks, and lectures.
Процесс бластуляции является важным для правильного развития эмбриона.
Scientists studied the mechanisms underlying blastulation to understand developmental disorders.
Ученые изучали механизмы, лежащие в основе бластуляции, чтобы понять расстройства развития.
The transition from cleavage to blastulation marks a significant milestone in early development.
While blastulation is a highly specialized scientific term, it does not feature in idiomatic expressions or common phrases, as its usage is constrained to biological contexts.
The term blastulation is derived from the word blastula, which comes from the Greek word blastos, meaning "germ" or "sprout," combined with the suffix -ation, indicating a process. The concept was first introduced in developmental biology in the early 20th century as scientists began to understand embryonic development stages.
Synonyms: - None, as blastulation is specific and not commonly synonymous with other terms in English.
Antonyms: - None, for the same reason as above, blastulation refers specifically to a developmental phase without direct antonyms.