endoderm
[en´do-derm] the innermost of the three primary germ layers of the embryo; from it are derived the epithelium of the pharynx, respiratory tract (except the nose), digestive tract, bladder, and urethra. Called also
endoblast,
entoderm,
entoblast, and
hypoblast.
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en·do·derm
(en'dō-dĕrm), The innermost of the three primary germ layers of the embryo (ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm); from it is derived the epithelial lining of the primordial gut and the epithelial component of the glands and other structures (for example, lower respiratory system) that develop as outgrowths from the gut.
[endo- + G. derma, skin]
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entoderm
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en·do·derm
(en'dō-dĕrm) The innermost of the three primary germ layers of the embryo (ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm); from it are derived the epithelial lining of the primordial gut and the epithelial component of the glands and other structures (e.g., lower respiratory system) that develop as outgrowths from the gut tube.
Synonym(s):
entoderm,
hypoblast.
[endo- + G. derma, skin]
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