Synonyms for somite
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
One of the paired masses of mesoderm distributed along the sides of the neural tube that will eventually become dermis, skeletal muscle, or vertebrae.
Forms
- Plural
- somites → metameres, merosomes…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| somite | falling | |
| metamere | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- metamere, merosome