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ectoderm
noun
- the outer layer of cells of an animal embryo, from which the nervous system, skin, hair, teeth, etc. are developed
- the layer or layers of cells composing the skin, nervous system, etc. in all animals except protozoans and sponges
Related Forms:
- ectodermal adjective or ectodermic
See ectoderm in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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