germ layer
ʤɜːm ˈleɪə
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Definition of germ layer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
embryologyTECH.layer of cells forming during embryogenesisTECH.
  • The germ layer differentiates into various tissues.
2.
biologyTECH.one of three cell layers formed during gastrulationTECH.
  • The endoderm is a germ layer formed during gastrulation.
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Expressions with germ

germ of an idean.
initial stage of a concept
He had the germ of an idea for a new invention.
germ of truthn.
small element of truth in a larger story
There is a germ of truth in his wild tale.
germ of doubtn.
small amount of uncertainty
There was a germ of doubt in his mind about the decision.
wheat germn.
embryo of wheat grain used as a healthy food
Wheat germ is added to cereal for extra nutrition.
germ celln.
cell involved in sexual reproduction
Germ cells develop into gametes in humans..
germ warfaren.
using microbes or toxins to injure or kill enemies in fighting
The treaty bans germ warfare under international law.

Expressions with layer

layer upv.
stack upwards in layers or overlay repeatedly
To build the cake, layer up the sponge and cream.
layer caken.
cake with multiple layers and sweet filling
She baked a delicious chocolate layer cake.
middle layern.
part of something that lies between its top and bottom parts
The cake had a creamy middle layer between the chocolate sponges.
layer upon layern.
multiple layers stacked on top of each other
The cake had layer upon layer of chocolate.
protective layern.
covering that shields something underneath from damage or harmful influence
The wax forms a protective layer over the wood surface.
marzipan layern.
sweet almond paste layer used in cakes
The cake had a thick marzipan layer.
ground layern.
the layer of soil or earth on the ground
The ground layer was rich with nutrients.
moss layern.
soft green carpet of plants on the ground
The moss layer made the forest floor feel like a sponge.
herb layern.
the layer of small plants under trees
The herb layer is full of ferns and flowers.
ozone layern.
layer in upper atmosphere with much ozone that blocks harmful sunlight
The ozone layer protects us from the sun's dangerous rays.

Terms related to germ layer

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blastodermectodermembryoendodermmesodermcelldevelopmentgastrulationlayer

Terms with germ layer included in their meaning

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ectoblastn.
biology
outer germ layer developing into skin and nerves
ectodermn.
embryo layer
outer germ layer in embryos forming skin and nerves
endoblastn.
biology
inner germ layer forming digestive and respiratory linings
endodermn.
embryo
inner germ layer forming digestive and respiratory linings
exodermn.
development
outer germ layer forming skin and nervous tissue
hypoblastn.
biology
inner germ layer developing into digestive and respiratory linings
mesoblastn.
embryology
middle germ layer in an embryo

Examples of germ layer in a sentence

  • The germ layer is crucial in forming organs.
  • The mesoderm is another germ layer crucial for organ development.
  • Scientists study the germ layer to understand congenital anomalies.

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  1. French:couche germinale, feuillet germinatif, ...
  2. German:Keimschicht, Keimblatt, ...
  3. Italian:strato germinale, ...
  4. Spanish:capa germinal, ...
  5. Portuguese:camada germinativa, ...
  6. Chinese:胚层, ...
  7. Japanese:胚葉, ジャームレイヤー, ...
  8. Arabic:طبقة جنينية, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁכְבַת נֶבֶט, שִׁכְבַת נֶבֶט, ...
  10. Russian:зародышевый слой, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зародковий шар, ...
  12. Hindi:जर्म लेयर, जननस्तर, ...

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