Ectoderm
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ectoderm-170-16403081
title:
Ectoderm
text:
The ectoderm is one of the three primary germ layers formed in early embryonic development. It is the outermost layer, and is superficial to the mesoderm and endoderm. It emerges and originates from the outer layer of germ cells. The word ectoderm comes from the Greek ektos meaning "outside", and derma meaning "skin". Generally speaking, the ectoderm differentiates to form epithelial and neural tissues. This includes the skin, linings of the mouth, anus, nostrils, sweat glands, hair and nails, a
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Outer germ layer of embryonic development
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ectoderm
date created:
2003-09-10T16:41:44Z
date modified:
2024-09-01T03:04:48Z
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13
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