blastopore

/ˈblæstəpɔːr/

Definitions

1. noun

The opening in the early embryo of an animal, especially a vertebrate, from which the digestive system develops.

“During embryonic development, the formation of the blastopore is a crucial stage in the creation of the digestive system.”

Synonyms

  • embryonic opening
  • primitive mouth

Antonyms

  • adult orifice
  • terminal opening