Blastogenesis

/ˌblæstəˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ noun

Definition

The formation and development of a blastula (an early stage embryo) through the process of cell division and organization.

Etymology

From Greek 'blasto-' (bud, sprout, germ) and '-genesis' (origin, creation), this scientific term emerged in the 1800s to describe embryonic development stages.

Kelly Says

Blastogenesis is like watching a single cell orchestrate an entire city-building project—within just a few days, one fertilized egg becomes hundreds of specialized cells arranged in precise layers.

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