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adj. - Of or relating to the layer of extraembryonic ectoderm that chiefly nourishes the embryo or develops into fetal membranes with nutritive functions.

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  • In the absence of FGF4, ES-TS and TS cells differentiate into trophectodermal cell types, such as trophoblastic giant cells and syncytial trophoblasts. doi:...
  • Look up gestational trophoblastic disease if you doubt me.
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