ectomere

/ɛkˈtɒmɪri/

Definitions

1. noun

A cell layer in the developing limb bud, separated from the dermomyotome by the ectoderm.

“The ectomere plays a crucial role in the formation of the limb during embryonic development.”

Synonyms

  • cell layer
  • limb bud

Antonyms

  • endoderm
  • mesoderm