periblast

noun

peri·​blast ˈper-ə-ˌblast How to pronounce periblast (audio)
: the nucleated cytoplasmic layer surrounding the blastodisc of an egg undergoing discoidal cleavage

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“Periblast.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/periblast. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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