blastoderm

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Noun blastoderm has 1 sense

blastoderm, germinal disc, blastodisc, germinal area - a layer of cells on the inside of the blastula
--₁ is a kind of layer

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Blastoderm

Definition:

The blastoderm refers to the embryonic membrane of a fertilized egg that eventually gives rise to the embryo. It is a crucial stage in early development.

Senses:

Noun: The blastoderm is the thin layer of cells formed during the blastula stage in animal embryos.

Examples:

The blastoderm of a chick's egg is composed of two or more cell layers.
During gastrulation, the blastoderm undergoes extensive cell movements.

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