definitive endoderm

embryonic endoderm

An embryonic structure that is the internal layer of the embryonic gut, formed by the recruitment of epiblast cells through the primitive streak.

Type Organ
Parent Structure embryonic structure
Latin Name embryonic endoderm
FMA ID 85519

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the definitive endoderm?
An embryonic structure that is the internal layer of the embryonic gut, formed by the recruitment of epiblast cells through the primitive streak.
What is the Latin name for the definitive endoderm?
The Latin name for the definitive endoderm is embryonic endoderm.

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