Blastulation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001371",
  "term": "Blastulation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process in early embryonic development where a morula, a solid ball of cells, is transformed into a blastula or blastocyst, which has a fluid-filled central cavity called the blastocoel. This transformation involves the differentiation of cells into an outer layer (trophectoderm) and an inner cell mass, along with the accumulation of fluid. In human development, blastulation occurs approximately five to seven days after fertilization.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "blastocyst",
    "blastula",
    "morula"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 730 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/blastulation/"
}