Epibolic

/ˌɛpɪˈbɑːlɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by epibole, the growth of one embryonic layer over another.

Etymology

Adjective form derived from epibole with the -ic suffix, standardized in embryological literature.

Kelly Says

Fish embryos show dramatic epibolic movements where cells visibly spread like a slow-motion wave—it's one of the most beautiful processes you can watch under a microscope!

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