ectodermic

Variant of ectoderm

noun

  1. the outer layer of cells of an animal embryo, from which the nervous system, skin, hair, teeth, etc. are developed
  2. the layer or layers of cells composing the skin, nervous system, etc. in all animals except protozoans and sponges

Origin: ecto- + -derm

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