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blastocoel
This term is a specialized biological descriptor used almost exclusively in embryology and developmental biology. It describes a specific anatomical structure, and as such, it maintains a neutral, scientific register. It is rarely used outside of academic or medical contexts.
Because it refers to a specific biological cavity, it is typically treated as a countable noun in scientific literature when discussing different species or stages of development, though it often appears in the singular when describing the general process of blastulation.
Meanings
Examples
The blastocoel is the fluid filled cavity found within the blastula.
Look at the slide and identify the blastocoel in the center.
During gastrulation the blastocoel is gradually displaced by the archenteron.
During gastrulation the blastocoel is gradually displaced by the archenteron.
I wonder if the pressure within the blastocoel affects cell migration.
The blastocoel provides the necessary space for cells to move during development.
Is the blastocoel larger in mammals than in amphibians?
The inner cell mass attaches to one side of the blastocoel wall.
The formation of the blastocoel marks a key stage in early embryogenesis.