somatoderm

/ˌsɒməˈtɒdərm/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of skin, especially in the context of embryonic or fetal development

“The somatoderm plays a crucial role in the formation of the skin in a developing embryo.”

Synonyms

  • cutaneous
  • derm

Antonyms

  • ectoderm
  • endoderm