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- [gas-troo-luh]
- /ˈgæs trʊ lə/
- /ɡˈastrjʊlə/
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- [gas-troo-luh]
- /ˈgæs trʊ lə/
Definitions of gastrula word
- noun plural gastrula a metazoan embryo in an early state of germ layer formation following the blastula stage, consisting of a cuplike body of two layers of cells, the ectoderm and endoderm, enclosing a central cavity, or archenteron, that opens to the outside by the blastopore: in most animals progressing to the formation of a third cell layer, the mesoderm. 1
- noun gastrula An embryo at the stage following the blastula, when it is a hollow cup -shaped structure having three layers of cells. 1
- noun gastrula a saclike animal embryo consisting of three layers of cells (ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm) surrounding a central cavity (archenteron) with a small opening (blastopore) to the exterior 0
- noun gastrula an embryo in an early stage of development, consisting of a sac with two layers, the ectoderm and endoderm, enclosing a central cavity, the archenteron, that opens to the outside through the blastopore 0
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Origin of gastrula
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1875-80; See origin at gastro-, -ule
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Parts of speech for Gastrula
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gastrula popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% 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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