blastotomy

blastotomy
Experimental destruction of one or more blastomeres. SYN: blastomerotomy. [blasto- + G. tome, incision]

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blas·tot·o·my blas-'tät-ə-mē n, pl -mies separation of cleavage cells during early stages of embryonic development

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  • blastotomy — blaˈstäd.əmē noun ( es) Etymology: blast + tomy : separation of cleavage cells during early stages of embryonic development both polyembryony and identical twinning may be explained in terms of blastotomy …   Useful english dictionary

  • blastotomy — blas·tot·o·my …   English syllables

  • blastomerotomy — SYN: blastotomy. [blastomere + G. tome, incision] …   Medical dictionary

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