Blastocyst

Synonyms of blastocyst

• embryo
• fetus
• zygote

Antonyms of blastocyst

• adult
• mature
• senior

Collocations of blastocyst

embryonic stem cells

Frequency: 70 %

Blastocysts are a source of embryonic stem cells for research purposes.

implantation

Frequency: 60 %

After fertilization, the blastocyst undergoes implantation in the uterine wall.

developmental stage

Frequency: 50 %

The blastocyst is an early developmental stage of embryo formation.

in vitro fertilization

Frequency: 45 %

Blastocysts are often used in in vitro fertilization procedures.

blastocyst formation

Frequency: 40 %

The process of blastocyst formation occurs after several cell divisions.

Idiomatic Expressions for blastocyst

• Phrase: blastocyst stage
  Meaning: refers to a specific point in the development of an embryo when it is a hollow ball of cells
  Usage: The embryo had reached the blastocyst stage before being implanted in the uterus.