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entoderm

entoderm

9.9
The inner layer of cells in an embryo that becomes the lining of the gut and lungs
  • noun
  • /ˈɛntəˌdɜrm/
  • Archaic
translation icon : entodermo
  • During embryonic development, the entoderm forms the basis for the lining of the digestive tract.

Examples

  • The entoderm gives rise to the lining of the gut and associated organs.

  • The entoderm forms during the early stages of embryonic development.

  • During embryonic development, the entoderm forms before many other organs appear.

  • Researchers studied the process by which cells differentiate into entoderm in early stages of growth.

  • In mammals, the entoderm gives rise to various organs.

  • The entoderm develops early in the embryo and eventually becomes the respiratory system's lining.

  • Cells that become the entoderm are crucial for forming the body's internal organs.

Synonyms

endoblast
vsentoderm
  • Specialized
9.9

A layer inside an embryo that becomes the lining of the gut and lungs

is the same meaning but given as an alternative name
entoblast
vsentoderm
  • Archaic
9.9

Innermost layer of an embryo that becomes the lining of the digestive and breathing systems

is the same meaning but given as an alternative name
endoderm
vsentoderm
  • Specialized
8.5

The inner layer of an embryo that becomes the lining of the gut and lungs

is the same idea but adds the three-layer scientific detail
hypoblast
vsentoderm
  • Specialized
9.9

A layer of cells inside an embryo that forms the lining of the gut and breathing tubes

is the innermost layer rather than simply inner

Surface Forms

entoderm singular
entoderms plural

Morphology

entoderm = endoderm (semi-transparent) = ento + derm

'entoderm' is a variant spelling of 'endoderm' used in technical contexts; the parts are specialist combining forms, so the relation is not fully transparent to general learners.

Etymology

Entoderm comes from Greek parts ento- meaning 'within' and -derm meaning 'skin', so it literally means 'inner skin', like in epidermis where -derm also means 'skin'. That's why the entoderm is the embryo's innermost layer that later becomes the lining of the gut and the lungs.