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Fertility Glossary

Morula

A compact ball of cells formed around day 4.

Embryology

At the morula stage, cells begin to join tightly together (compaction) before forming a blastocyst.

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Last reviewed: 23 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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