Definition of Ectoblast

1. Noun. The outer germ layer that develops into skin and nervous tissue.

Exact synonyms: Ectoderm, Exoderm
Generic synonyms: Germ Layer
Specialized synonyms: Neural Tube
Derivative terms: Ectodermal, Ectodermic

Definition of Ectoblast

1. n. The outer layer of the blastoderm; the epiblast; the ectoderm.

Definition of Ectoblast

1. Noun. (context: dated biology) the outer layer of the blastoderm; the ectoderm or epiblast ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ectoblast

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Ectoblast

1. The outer layer of the blastoderm; the epiblast; the ectoderm. The outer envelope of a cell; the cell wall. Origin: Ecto- + Gr. Bud, germ. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ectoblast

ectethmoid
ecthlipses
ecthlipsis
ecthorea
ecthoreum
ecthyma
ecthyma gangrenosum
ecthymas
ecthymata
ecthymatiform
ecthymatous syphilid
ectiris
ecto-
ectoATPase
ectoantigen
ectoblast (current term)
ectoblastic
ectoblasts
ectobronchium
ectocarpoid
ectocarpoids
ectocervices
ectochoroidea
ectocommensal
ectocommensal organism
ectocommensals

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