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morula [′mȯr·ə·lə] (embryology) A solid mass of blastomeres formed by cleavage of the eggs of many animals; precedes the blastula or gastrula, depending on the type of egg. (invertebrate zoology) A cluster of immature male gametes in which differentiation occurs outside the gonad; common in certain annelids. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Severity sufficient for hospitalization is observed in half of symptomatic patients and is associated with older age, higher neutrophil counts, lower lymphocyte counts, anemia, the presence of morulae in leukocytes, or underlying immune suppression (5). Female mice receiving oral administration of the insecticide lindane either before or immediately after mating increased blastomere lysis and suppressed cell proliferation of two-cell embryos and morulae (Scascitelli and Pacchierotti 2003). Giemsa-stained peripheral blood smear examination by light microscopy for the presence of ehrlichial morulae within leukocytes was negative. |
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