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滋養層

简滋养层 · 繁滋養層

Mandarin · pinyin zī yǎng céng

trophoblastic layer (attaches fertilized ovum to the uterus)
trophoderm

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滋: zī · grow, multiply, increase; thrive
養: yǎng · raise, rear, bring up; support
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养: yǎng · raise, rear, bring up; support
层: céng · story, layer, floor, stratum

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1–3–2 · zi1 yang3 ceng2

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zi1 joeng5 cang4

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