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The Cluster of Cells That Implants in the Uterus and Lays

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The cluster of cells that implants in the uterus and lays the foundation for the development of the placenta and the eventual development of the fetus is the


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Implantation

The process by which a fertilized egg attaches itself to the wall of the uterus so that the embryo can begin to grow.

Embryonic Period

A crucial stage of human development that occurs in the first 8 weeks after fertilization, during which vital organs and structures begin to form.

Conception

The process of a sperm fertilizing an ovum, resulting in the beginning of a pregnancy.

Age Of Viability

The age at which the fetus may survive if born prematurely; begins about 22 weeks after conception.

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