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syncytiotrophoblast [sin¦sish·ē·ō′träf·ə‚blast] (cell and molecular biology) An irregular sheet or net of deeply staining cytoplasm in which nuclei are irregularly scattered. Also known as plasmoditrophoblast; syncytial trophoblast. 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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Forming a specialized epithelial surface within the placenta, fetal syncytiotrophoblast cells directly contact maternal blood for nutrient exchange. These fingers extend from a single thin cell, called the syncytiotrophoblast or the placental syncytium, which contains multiple nuclei. |
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