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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

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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

Perplexed, the dentist dug deep into his dental school textbooks and concluded that Charley had an extraordinarily rare disorder called hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.

From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2023

The notochord cells of the mesoderm signal the ectodermal cells to form epidermal cells as well as 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

The Malpighian Tubes.—This name is applied to the numerous fine caecal tubes of noticeable length developed from the proctodaeal 679 invert of ectodermal origin in Hexapods.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various