Noun: syncytiotrophoblast
- Outer layer of the trophoblast; the epithelial covering of the highly vascular embryonic placental villi, which invades the wall of the uterus to establish nutrient circulation between the embryo and the mother
"The syncytiotrophoblast is responsible for hormone production during pregnancy"
Derived forms: syncytiotrophoblasts
Part of: trophoblast
Encyclopedia: Syncytiotrophoblast