ectoentad

/ɛktəʊˈɛntæd/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical or theoretical concept in embryology, referring to a type of ectodermal invagination, especially in the context of the development of the nervous system.

“The study of ectoentads has contributed significantly to our understanding of neural tube formation.”

Synonyms

  • ectodermal invagination
  • neural tube

Antonyms

  • endodermal development
  • mesodermal differentiation