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neural crest Definition

neural crest

noun

Embryology a band of cells that lie along the length of the neural tube and developing spinal cord: it is the primordium of many structures, including the spinal ganglia

neural crest Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • cranial: Graham, A. , Begbie, J. , and McGonnell, I.M. ( 2004 ) The significance of the cranial neural crest.