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What is the difference between blastocyst and blastocele?

By Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist).
Last Update: 03/14/2022

A blastocyst is an embryo that has begun the process of cavitation, on days 5-6 of development. Thanks to this cavitation, the blastocele, the central fluid-filled cavity, which is characteristic of blastocysts, is formed.

Read the full article on: What is long embryo culture and blastocyst grading? ( 36).
 Rebeca Reus
Rebeca Reus
BSc, MSc
Embryologist
Degree in Human Biology (Biochemistry) from the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF). Official Master's Degree in Clinical Analysis Laboratory from the UPF and Master’s Degree about the Theoretical Basis and Laboratory Procedures in Assisted Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV).
Embryologist. Degree in Human Biology (Biochemistry) from the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF). Official Master's Degree in Clinical Analysis Laboratory from the UPF and Master’s Degree about the Theoretical Basis and Laboratory Procedures in Assisted Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV).