Blastocoelic

/ˌblæstəˈsiːlɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or concerning the blastocoel; describing structures or processes involving the embryonic cavity.

Etymology

From blastocoel + '-ic' (adjectival suffix meaning 'relating to'). Formed from Greek 'blastos' + 'koelos' + '-ikos'.

Kelly Says

Adding '-ic' to blastocoel creates an adjective, letting scientists talk about 'blastocoelic cavity' or 'blastocoelic fluid'—a grammatical pattern that works for nearly any scientific term!

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