426 Dr Duckworth, Note on a method of demonstrating 
struck with the evidence they provide as to the growth-history 
of the syncytial appendages of the villi. The syncytial masses 
are first distinguishable as accumulations of nuclei within a 
definite and circumscribed area which may be at the side of the 
Fig. 1. Villi of a placenta of 6 months, bearing syncytial buds, which may be 
apical in position (as at “a”) or lateral (as at “b” and “c”). [Cam. lue. Leitz. 
Obj. f, Oc. 2.] 
villus, or in other cases at its extremity. This area becomes 
raised, and then forms a bud which enlarges and in particular 
