syncytiotrophoblast
English edit
Etymology edit
syncytium + -o- + trophoblast
Noun edit
syncytiotrophoblast (plural syncytiotrophoblasts)
- (cytology) The outer layer of the trophoblast, consisting of a single cell with many nuclei and a very large size and surface area.
Coordinate terms edit
References edit
- “syncytiotrophoblast” in Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary. (2012).
Further reading edit
syncytiotrophoblast on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
