Definition of Archenteron

1. Noun. Central cavity of the gastrula; becomes the intestinal or digestive cavity.

Group relationships: Gastrula
Terms within: Blastopore
Generic synonyms: Bodily Cavity, Cavity, Cavum

Definition of Archenteron

1. n. The primitive enteron or undifferentiated digestive sac of a gastrula or other embryo. See Illust. under Invagination.

Definition of Archenteron

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Archenteron

1. The primitive enteron or undifferentiated digestive sac of a gastrula or other embryo. Origin: Pref. Arch- + Gr. Intestine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Archenteron

arched root
archegonia
archegonial
archegoniate
archegoniates
archegonium
archegonium
archegony
archei
archencephala
archenemies
archenemy
archenteric
archenteric canal
archenteron (current term)
archenteron (current term)
archenterons
archeobacteria
archeocerebellum
archeokinetic
archeologic
archeological
archeological
archeological remains
archeological site
archeologies
archeologist
archeology
archeology
archeopteryx

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