Definition

A flat, round area of cells on top of the yolk in an egg that develops into an embryo.

Example

The blastodisc is crucial for the early development of the embryo in bird eggs.

Conversation

Did you know that the blastodisc is where the embryo starts to form in an egg?

Really? I had no idea it was such a specific part of the egg.

Yeah, it’s fascinating how the blastodisc develops into a whole organism.

Science is amazing! I love learning about these processes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Blastodisc → It is formed from "blasto-" (from Greek "blastos", meaning germ or sprout) and "disc" (from Latin "discus", meaning a flat, round object). The word "blastodisc" refers to the flat, disc-shaped structure that forms during the early stages of embryonic development in certain organisms, particularly in eggs.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'germ' or 'sprout' ('blasto-') that takes the shape of a 'disc' — that's why a blastodisc is a disc-shaped structure in early development.

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