mesode

/mɛˈsoʊdi/; /mɛˈsoʊdeɪ/; /mɛˈsoʊdiː/

Definitions

1. noun

A middle layer of cells or tissue in a plant, especially in a root or stem.

“The mesode of the seedling played a crucial role in its growth and development.”

2. noun

In embryology, a mesoderm is the middle germ layer of an animal embryo.

“The mesoderm is responsible for forming muscles, bones, and other connective tissues in the embryo.”

Synonyms

  • mesoderm
  • middle layer

Antonyms

  • ectoderm
  • endoderm