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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A type of tissue that forms from the inner cell mass and later is incorporated into the endoderm
2. 2
   the inner germ layer that develops into the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

coeloblastendoblastendodermendodermentoblastentoderm

Etymology

From hypo- + -blast.

Related phrases

inner cell mass

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