ALL meanings of ectoderm
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E e - 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