endoderm

[ en-duh-durm ]
/ ˈɛn dəˌdɜrm /

noun

Also called endoblast. Embryology. the innermost cell layer of the embryo in its gastrula stage.
Anatomy. the innermost body tissue that derives from this layer, as the gut lining.
Also entoderm.

Origin of endoderm

1825–35; < French endoderme; see endo-, -derm

OTHER WORDS FROM endoderm

en·do·der·mal, en·do·der·mic, adjective

Words nearby endoderm

endocuticle, endocystitis, endocytobiology, endocytose, endocytosis, endoderm, endodermal sinus tumor, endodermis, endodontia, endodontics, endodontist

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British Dictionary definitions for endoderm

endoderm

entoderm

/ (ˈɛndəʊˌdɜːm) /

noun

the inner germ layer of an animal embryo, which gives rise to the lining of the digestive and respiratory tracts See also ectoderm, mesoderm

Derived forms of endoderm

endodermal, endodermic, entodermal or entodermic, adjective

Medical definitions for endoderm

endoderm
[ ĕn′də-dûrm′ ]

n.

The innermost of the three primary germ layers of an embryo, developing into the gastrointestinal tract, the lungs, and associated structures. hypoblast

Other words from endoderm

en′do•der′mal adj.

Scientific definitions for endoderm

endoderm
[ ĕn′də-dûrm′ ]

The innermost of the primary germ layers of an animal embryo. In vertebrates, the endoderm gives rise to the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract (except mouth and anus), glands associated with the gastrointestinal tract, bladder, and urethra. Compare ectoderm mesoderm.