Relating to or originating from the endoderm, the innermost embryonic germ layer.
From 'endoderm' + '-al', the adjectival form created as embryology became a major field of study.
Understanding endodermal tissues has been revolutionary for embryologists because birth defects in these tissues affect critical systems—problems with endodermal development can impact digestion, breathing, and hormone production before birth.
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