Synonyms for ectoderm
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The outermost of the three tissue layers in the embryo of a metazoan animal, which produces through development, the epidermis (skin) and nervous system of the adult.
Forms
- Plural
- ectoderms → exoderms, ectoblasts…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| ectoderm | falling | |
| exoderm | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- exoderm
- 9 letters
- ectoblast