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-blast
unknown · 78% connection
A suffix or terminal formative, used principally in biological terms, and signifying growth, formation; as, bioblast, epiblast, mesobl…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outer, layer, blastoderm, epiblast, ectoderm.
-derm
noun · 78% connection
A suffix or terminal formative, much used in anatomical terms, and signifying skin, integument, covering; as, blastoderm, ectoderm, et…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outer, layer, blastoderm, epiblast, ectoderm.
Blastula
noun · 78% connection
That stage in the development of the ovum in which the outer cells of the morula become more defined and form the blastoderm.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outer, layer, blastoderm, epiblast, ectoderm.
Cork
noun · 78% connection
The outer layer of the bark of the cork tree (Quercus Suber), of which stoppers for bottles and casks are made. See Cutose.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outer, layer, blastoderm, epiblast, ectoderm.
Ecdysis
noun · 78% connection
The act of shedding, or casting off, an outer cuticular layer, as in the case of serpents, lobsters, etc.; a coming out; as, the ecdys…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outer, layer, blastoderm, epiblast, ectoderm.
Ectental
adjective · 78% connection
Relating to, or connected with, the two primitive germ layers, the ectoderm and ectoderm; as, the "ectental line" or line of juncture…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outer, layer, blastoderm, epiblast, ectoderm.
Ectodermic
adjective · 78% connection
Of or relating to the ectoderm.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outer, layer, blastoderm, epiblast, ectoderm.
Ectoplasm
noun · 78% connection
The outer transparent layer of protoplasm in a developing ovum.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outer, layer, blastoderm, epiblast, ectoderm.
Endoderm
noun · 78% connection
The innermost layer of the blastoderm and the structures derived from it; the hypoblast; the entoblast. See Illust. of Ectoderm.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outer, layer, blastoderm, epiblast, ectoderm.
Endodermis
noun · 78% connection
A layer of cells forming a kind of cuticle inside of the proper cortical layer, or surrounding an individual fibrovascular bundle.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outer, layer, blastoderm, epiblast, ectoderm.
Epiblast
noun · 78% connection
The outer layer of the blastoderm; the ectoderm. See Blastoderm, Delamination.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outer, layer, blastoderm, epiblast, ectoderm.
Epiblastic
adjective · 78% connection
Of or relating to, or consisting of, the epiblast.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outer, layer, blastoderm, epiblast, ectoderm.
Epidermis
verb · 78% connection
The outermost layer of the cells, which covers both surfaces of leaves, and also the surface of stems, when they are first formed. As…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outer, layer, blastoderm, epiblast, ectoderm.
Exogen
noun · 78% connection
A plant belonging to one of the greater part of the vegetable kingdom, and which the plants are characterized by having c wood bark, a…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outer, layer, blastoderm, epiblast, ectoderm.
Exuviation
noun · 78% connection
The rejecting or casting off of some part, more particularly, the outer cuticular layer, as the shells of crustaceans, skins of snakes…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outer, layer, blastoderm, epiblast, ectoderm.
Fascia
noun · 78% connection
The layer of loose tissue, often containing fat, immediately beneath the skin; the stronger layer of connective tissue covering and in…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outer, layer, blastoderm, epiblast, ectoderm.
Flake
noun · 78% connection
A loose filmy mass or a thin chiplike layer of anything; a film; flock; lamina; layer; scale; as, a flake of snow, tallow, or fish.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outer, layer, blastoderm, epiblast, ectoderm.
Gastrula
noun · 78% connection
double-walled stage of the embryo resulting from invagination of the blastula; the outer layer of cells is the ectoderm and the inner…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outer, layer, blastoderm, epiblast, ectoderm.
