Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
Showing results for ectodermal. Search instead for Entodermal.

ectodermal

American  
[ek-tuh-der-muhl] / ˌɛk təˈdər məl /

adjective

  1. of or relating to ectoderm.


Other Word Forms

  • ectodermally adverb
  • non-ectodermal adjective

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The foundation also provided information and support to families, as well as running conferences around the world on ectodermal dysplasias.

From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2023

In addition to a lack of teeth, which could affect one’s jaw profile, people with ectodermal dysplasia tend to have a prominent forehead, thin lips and dark skin around the eyes.

From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2023

Growth factors signal some of the ectodermal cells to form epidermal cells, and the remaining cells form the neural plate.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Ectrodactyly ectodermal dysplasia syndrome is a rare genetic condition which often affects the fingers and toes, often requiring adaptive surgery.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2021

Their ectodermal muscles are mainly longitudinal, their endodermal muscles are circularly arranged on the body-wall.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher" by Various