Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exoderm
Noun
/ˈɛksoʊdərm/
Definition
A layer of tissue derived from the outer layer of an embryo.
Examples
- The exoderm is crucial for the formation of skin and other outer tissues.
- Studying the exoderm helps scientists understand early developmental processes.
Meaning
In embryology, the exoderm refers to the outermost layer of cells in an early embryo, from which various structures can develop.
Synonyms
- ectoderm
- outer germ layer
