epiblast

/ɛpɪˈblæst/

Definitions

1. noun

The outermost layer of cells in the early embryo, from which the three primary germ layers are formed.

“The epiblast is essential in the development of a fetus, as it gives rise to the ectoderm, endoderm, and mesoderm.”

Synonyms

  • embryonic layer
  • germ layer
  • outer layer

Antonyms

  • inner layer
  • intraembryonic structure