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endoderm

(en′dō dʉrm′)

noun

the inner layer of cells of the embryo, from which is formed the lining of the digestive tract, of other internal organs, and of certain glands

Origin: endo- + -derm

Related Forms:

endodermal adjective or endodermic

See endoderm in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The innermost of the three primary germ layers of an animal embryo, developing into the gastrointestinal tract, the lungs, and associated structures. Also called hypoblast.

Related Forms:

enˌdo·derˈmal adjective

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