Segmentation (Noun)
Meaning 1
(embryology) the repeated division of a fertilised ovum.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The process of fragmentation and segmentation during embryonic development allows for the formation of multiple offspring from a single fertilized egg.
- In embryology, segmentation refers to the initial stages of cell division that occur in a fertilized ovum after fertilization.
- During cleavage, the zygote undergoes repeated segmentation, resulting in the formation of a solid ball of cells called a morula.
- Segmentation is a crucial step in embryonic development, as it allows for the production of multiple cells without a significant increase in size.
- The segmentation stage of embryonic development is characterized by rapid cell division and the formation of distinct cell layers that will eventually give rise to various tissues and organs.
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Meaning 2
The act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.