uromere

/juːˈroʊmɪri/

Definitions

1. noun

A segment of the embryo of certain animals, typically an annelid, that gives rise to a particular region of the adult body.

“The uromeres of the earthworm embryo are crucial for the development of its segments.”

Synonyms

  • segment
  • somite

Antonyms

  • blastema
  • meristem