Trophoblast [Gr. trophos - one who feeds; Gr. blastos - germ, bud, shoot]. The outer layer of the conceptus which makes direct contact with endometrium. Full article >>>
tissue forms a trophic interface between the embryo and mother during cleavage, and subsequently forms the embryonic portion of the placenta upon implantation into the endometrial epithelium of the uterine wall. A portion of cytotrophoblastcells ... Full article >>>
trophoblast [Gk. trophos, feeder + blastos, sprout] The outer epithelium of the blastocyst, which forms the fetal part of the placenta. Full article >>>
trophoblast Outer ectodermal nutritive layer of blastodermic vesicle; in mammals it is part of the chorion and attaches to the uterine wall. trophont Stage in the life cycle of gregarines. Full article >>>
Hydatidiform mole results from an exclusively paternal fertilization event and is characterized by unusual trophoblastic growth without an apparent fetus. Incidence is approximately 1/1000 pregnancies. Full article >>>
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