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ectoderm

ec·to·derm
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ek-tuh-durm]
    • /ˈɛk təˌdɜrm/
    • /ˈek·təˌdɜrm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ek-tuh-durm]
    • /ˈɛk təˌdɜrm/

Definitions of ectoderm word

  • noun ectoderm the outer germ layer in the embryo of a metazoan. 1
  • noun ectoderm The outermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo in early development, or the parts derived from this, which include the epidermis and nerve tissue. 1
  • noun ectoderm the outer germ layer of an animal embryo, which gives rise to epidermis and nervous tissue 0
  • noun ectoderm the outer layer of cells of an animal embryo, from which the nervous system, skin, hair, teeth, etc. are developed 0
  • noun ectoderm the layer or layers of cells composing the skin, nervous system, etc. in all animals except protozoans and sponges 0
  • noun ectoderm (biology) outermost of the three tissue layers in the embryo of a metazoan animal. Through development, it will produce the epidermis (skin) and nervous system of the adult. 0

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Origin of ectoderm

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; ecto- + -derm

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Parts of speech for Ectoderm

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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ectoderm popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for ectoderm

noun ectoderm

  • leather — the skin of an animal, with the hair removed, prepared for use by tanning or a similar process designed to preserve it against decay and make it pliable or supple when dry.
  • wool — the fine, soft, curly hair that forms the fleece of sheep and certain other animals, characterized by minute, overlapping surface scales that give it its felting property.
  • fur — the fine, soft, thick, hairy coat of the skin of a mammal.
  • skin — the external covering or integument of an animal body, especially when soft and flexible.
  • fleece — the coat of wool that covers a sheep or a similar animal.

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