mesodermal

/ˌmɛzoʊˈdɜrməl/
adjective
  1. Relating to the mesoderm, the middle layer of cells in an embryo.
    • Mesodermal cells eventually form the muscles and skeleton.
    • The doctor explained the mesodermal origin of the patient's bone disorder.
    • In biology class, we learned about mesodermal tissues like the heart and kidneys.
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