Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to the process of sprouting or germination, especially of a seed

“The epibolic process in plants is crucial for their survival in arid environments.”

2. noun

a term used in embryology to describe a mass of cells that develops from the epiblast and gives rise to the epidermis, limbs, and other external tissues

“The epibolic tissue is critical for the development of the embryo’s external features.”