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ectodermal

ectodermal

1 9.9
Coming from the outer layer of cells in an embryo
  • adjective
  • /ˌɛktoʊˈdɜrməl/
  • Specialized
: ectodérmico
  • Ectodermal cells develop into the skin and hair follicles during the embryonic stage.

Examples

  • The neurofibromatoses are autosomal dominant diseases that have widespread effects on ectodermal and mesodermal tissue.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Congenital epidermoids are believed to arise as a result of cellular dysfunction during embryogenesis, which leads to an abnormal migration of ectodermal cells.

    Academic text (2006)
  • We, you can say it's ectodermal tissue because it arises from the embryonic ectoderm, OK.

  • Grid-mapping ectodermal contours.

  • They arise as a result of an incomplete closure of the ectodermal portion of the first branchial cleft.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Two ectodermal thickenings (the nasal placodes) arise on each side of the dependent part of the frontonasal process.

    Academic text (2005)
  • According to these criteria, a type 2 anomaly was described as a defect of ectodermal and mesodermal origin located within the substance of the parotid gland.

    Academic text (1998)
  • The ectodermal layer is crucial for forming the nervous system in early development.

  • During embryogenesis, ectodermal structures give rise to sensory organs such as the eyes and ears.

Synonyms

ectodermic
vsectodermal
  • Specialized
8.9

Relating to the outer layer of cells in an embryo that makes skin and nerves

is the alternative written form that uses the -al ending

Surface Forms

ectodermal positive

Morphology

ectodermal = ectoderm (semi-transparent) = ecto + derm + al

The adjective is formed regularly from the noun 'ectoderm' by adding '-al'.

Etymology

Ectodermal comes from the parts ecto- meaning 'outer' and derm meaning 'skin', as you can see in the word dermatology. So, ectodermal describes things that come from the embryo's outer layer, like skin, hair, and nails.