See Also: syncytial bud(medicine)
syncytial(medicine)
syncytial trophoblast(medicine)
syncytial sprout(medicine)
syncytial knot(medicine)
virus, respiratory syncytial(medicine)
respiratory syncytial viruses(medicine)
respiratory syncytial virus(medicine)
respiratory syncytial virus infections(medicine)
respiratory syncytial virus, bovine(medicine)

gotra (sh) and syncytial bud (medicine)


gotra (sh)




Lineage segment within an Indian caste, indicating common descent from a mythical ancestor.

Marriage by members of the same gotra was traditionally prohibited. The custom was intended to prevent inbreeding as well as to broaden the influence of each gotra through Marriage alliances. The term originally denoted segments of the Brahman caste descended from seven ancient seers. The number of Brahman gotras later increased, and some non-Brahman Hindu groups also established gotras.


syncytial bud (medicine)


syncytial bud -->
syncytial knot


A localised aggregation of syncytiotrophoblastic nuclei in the villi of the placenta during early Pregnancy.

Synonym: syncytial bud, syncytial sprout.