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syncytiotrophoblast

Term ID
UBERON:0000371
Synonyms
  • syncitiotrophoblast
  • syncitiotrophoblastus
  • syntrophoblast
  • syntrophoblast layer
Definition
extraembryonic cells of trophoblastic shell surrounding embryo, outside the cytotrophoblast layer, involved with implantation of the blastocyst by eroding extracellular matrix surrounding maternal endometrial cells at site of implantation, also contribute to villi. (dark staining, multinucleated). (2)
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