"apical ectodermal ridge" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: apical ectodermal ridges [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} apical ectodermal ridge (plural apical ectodermal ridges)
  1. (embryology) A formation of ectodermal cells that occurs at the distal end of each limb bud and functions as the primary signaling point to secure the proper development of a limb. Wikipedia link: apical ectodermal ridge Categories (topical): Embryology Translations (a formation of ectodermal cells at the distal end of each limb bud): crista ectodérmica apical [feminine] (Portuguese)
    Sense id: en-apical_ectodermal_ridge-en-noun-F8H~fZDt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: embryology, medicine, sciences

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