neurula

noun

neurula

noun

Etymology From New Latin neurula, diminutive in -ula of Ancient Greek νεῦρον (neûron, “sinew, tendon, cord”).

1

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology An embryo of vertebrates in the stage when the primitive band is first developed.

Derived terms
neurular
Related terms
neurulation

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