Anatomy

Ectoderm

The outer of the three germ layers of an embryo.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The outer of the three germ layers of an embryo.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Ectoderms
  • Apical Ectodermal Ridge
  • Apical Ectodermal Ridges
  • Ectodermal Ridge, Apical

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Tree Number

  1. A16.504w.273w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Ectoderm. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004475. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004475
  2. Ectoderm. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ectoderm
  3. Ectoderm. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q272474