Definition of "trophoblasts" []

• Plural form of trophoblast. (noun)

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• "Application of calpeptin and calpain inhibitor III did not affect α-fodrin fragmentation in primary term trophoblasts and forskolin-treated BeWo cells, but decreased secretion of"
• "The first cells that differentiate in a human embryo, known as trophoblasts, form a protective shield around the rest of its body."
• "FRED VOLKMAR, YALE DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES CLINIC: The placentas of the babies with autism had higher rates of what were called trophoblasts (ph), which are usually is a sign that something had gone wrong genetically in the pregnancy."