morula
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noun \ˈmȯr-(y)ə-lə, ˈmär-\ plural mor·u·lae\-ˌlē, -ˌlī\
Definition of MORULA
: a globular solid mass of blastomeres formed by cleavage of a zygote that typically precedes the blastula
— mor·u·lar \-lər\ adjective
— mor·u·la·tion \ˌmȯr-(y)ə-ˈlā-shən, ˌmär-\ noun
Origin of MORULA
New Latin, from Latin morum mulberry, from Greek moron
First Known Use: 1874
mor·u·la
noun \ˈmȯr-(y)ə-lə, ˈmär-\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; mor·u·lae \-ˌlē, -ˌlī\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of MORULA
: a globular solid mass of blastomeres formed by cleavage of a zygote that typically precedes the blastula—compare gastrula
—mor·u·lar \-lər\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
—mor·u·la·tion \ˌmȯr-(y)ə-ˈlā-shən, ˌmär-\ (audio pronunciation) noun
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