exoderm
/ˈɛksoʊdɜrm/
noun
- The outermost layer of cells in an embryo, which develops into the skin and nervous system; also called ectoderm.
- The exoderm gives rise to the skin and brain in vertebrates.
- Scientists track how cells in the exoderm become nerve tissue.
- During early development, the exoderm forms the outer covering of the embryo.
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