The cytotrophoblast, deep inside, consists in an inner irregular layer of ovoid, single- nucleus cells. This is also where intensive mitotic activity takes place. In the periphery the syncytiotrophoblast forms a syncytium, i.e., a multi-nucleic layer without cell boundaries that arises from the fusion of cytotrophoblast cells.
Define Aryl group. Aryl group synonyms, Aryl group pronunciation, Aryl group translation, English dictionary definition of Aryl group. n. A compound containing benzene or another aromatic hydrocarbon, or a univalent group derived from such a compound by removal of a hydrogen atom attached...
Carbonyl Definition. The term carbonyl refers to the carbonyl functional group which is a divalent group consisting of a carbon atom with a double-bond to oxygen, C=O. Carbonyl also may refer to a compound formed by a metal with carbon monoxide (=CO). Bivalent radical CO is found in ketones, acids, and aldehydes.