previllous

adjective

pre·​vil·​lous -ˈvil-əs How to pronounce previllous (audio)
: relating to, being in, or being the stage of embryonic development before the formation of villi
a previllous human embryo

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“Previllous.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/previllous. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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