noun
- any of the cells formed by the division of a fertilized egg during early embryonic development
Usage: biology
Examples
- The fertilized egg divided into two blastomeres within hours of conception.
- Each blastomere contains the same genetic material as the original zygote.
- Scientists can study individual blastomeres to understand early development.
- The eight-cell stage consists of eight distinct blastomeres.
- Blastomeres continue dividing to form the blastula stage of development.
- Researchers tracked the fate of each blastomere during embryogenesis.