"germ layer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: germ layers [plural]
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  1. (embryology) A collection of cells assembled during embryogenesis that eventually develop into all tissues and organs via organogenesis in animals. Wikipedia link: germ layer Categories (topical): Embryology
    Sense id: en-germ_layer-en-noun-p8okukhX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: embryology, medicine, sciences

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