germal

/ˈdʒɜːrməl/

Definitions

1. noun

Relating to or resembling a germ; especially, relating to or being the earliest stage of growth in plants.

“The germlayer of the embryo is crucial for the development of the plant.”

Synonyms

  • embryonic
  • germinal
  • primary

Antonyms

  • mature
  • terminal