endoblast

/ˈɛndoʊblæst/

Definitions

1. noun

A layer of cells in the embryonic gut that gives rise to the epithelium of the digestive tract and other related tissues.

“The development of the endoblast is crucial in the formation of the embryonic gut.”

Synonyms

  • embryoblast
  • gastrula

Antonyms

  • ectoblast