Term Name:
ectoderm
Synonyms:
embryonic ectoderm
Definition:
Primary germ layer that is the outer of the embryo's three germ layers and gives rise to epidermis and neural tissue.
Ontology:
Cell Ontology [UBERON:0000924]
Relationships
develops into:
anal membrane ectodermal component
chorionic ectoderm
ecto-epithelium
ectoderm-derived structure
ectodermal part of digestive tract
epithelium of pancreatic duct
extraembryonic ectoderm
future central nervous system
future pituitary gland
lens anterior epithelium
mammary ridge
mixed ectoderm/mesoderm/endoderm-derived structure
neurectoderm
non-neural ectoderm
notochordal process
oral epithelium from ectoderm
placodal ectoderm
proctodeum
has parts:
animal cap
anterior ectoderm
apical ectodermal ridge
ear vesicle
ectodermal cell
ectodermal placode
external ectoderm
hatching gland
neurogenic region
stomodeum
trunk ectoderm
is a type of:
germ layer
has subtype:
2nd arch ectoderm
3rd arch ectoderm
4th arch ectoderm
ectoderm of buccopharyngeal membrane
ectoderm of footplate
lateral nasal process surface ectoderm
medial-nasal process ectoderm
optic eminence ectoderm
immediate_transformation_of:
presumptive ectoderm