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Ectodermal
see synonyms of ectodermalAdjective
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Ectodermal
see synonyms of ectodermalnoun
the outer germ layer of an animal embryo, which gives rise to epidermis and nervous tissue
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Ectodermal
see synonyms of ectodermal noun
1.
the outer layer of cells of an animal embryo, from which the nervous system, skin,
hair, teeth, etc. are developed
2.
the layer or layers of cells composing the skin, nervous system, etc. in all animals except protozoans and sponges
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Ectodermal
see synonyms of ectodermaln.
1. The outermost of the three primary germ layers of an embryo, from which the epidermis, nervous tissue, and, in vertebrates, sense organs develop.
2. The outer layer of a diploblastic animal, such as a jellyfish.
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