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Noun ectoderm has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebEctodermNoun: The outermost of the three primary germ layers in the early embryo of a multicellular organism, from which the epidermis, nerves, and sense organs develop. Example sentence: During embryonic development, the ectoderm gives rise to important structures such as the skin, hair, nails, and the brain and spinal cord. Noun: The outer layer of cells in the gastrula of an embryo, which develops into the epidermis and nervous tissue. Example sentence: The ectoderm differentiates into various tissues, including the neural tube and the surface ectoderm, forming the basis of the nervous system and the skin, respectively. Related products on Amazon: Books on Embryology Books on Neuroscience | ||||
ectasis ectast ectastic ectasy ectent ectetera ectielon ectoblast ectoderm ectodermal ectodermic ectomorph ectomorphic ectomorphy ectoparasite ectoparasites ectoparasitic
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