gastrulation

gastrulation Definition

gas·tru·la·tion (gas′tro̵̅o̅ lā′s̸hən)

noun

the process of forming a gastrula from a blastula, as by epiboly

gastrulation Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

defect: Although embryos can survive at temperatures as low as 20°C, frequency of gastrulation defects rises.

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