Entodermal

/ˌɛntəˈdɜːrməl/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to the entoderm or innermost germ layer of an embryo.

Etymology

From 'entoderm' + '-al' (adjective suffix). This is the adjectival form describing anything related to the innermost embryonic layer.

Kelly Says

This adjective lets biologists precisely describe which embryonic structures come from the innermost layer—like saying 'your lungs are entodermal in origin!'

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