mononuclear cytotrophoblast cell

Term ID

CL:0000523

Synonyms

• Langhans' cell

Definition

A cell from the inner layer of the trophoblast of the early mammalian embryo that gives rise to the outer surface and villi of the chorion. Mononuclear crytoblasts fuse to give rise to a multinuclear cytotrophoblast. 0323052908

References

• FMA:83042

Ontology

Cell Ontology