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trophoblast [′träf·ə‚blast] (embryology) A layer of ectodermal epithelium covering the outer surface of the chorion and chorionic villi of many mammals. 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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| H]2) in their cord blood, demonstrating that placental trophoblasts are vulnerable to in utero exposures (Macaubas et al. Once created, his trophoblast began infiltrating my womb more deeply, releasing enzymes to dissolve my uterine cells and blood vessels. When Fisher and researchers at a fertility clinic examined unused human embryos donated for research, they found that human trophoblasts make L-selectin. |
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