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neuroepithelium

American  
[noor-oh-ep-i-thee-lee-uhm, nyoor-] / ˌnʊər oʊˌɛp ɪˈθi li əm, ˌnyʊər- /

noun

plural

neuroepitheliums, neuroepithelia

  1. Embryology. the part of the embryonic ectoderm that gives rise to the nervous system.

  2. Anatomy. tissue composed of epithelial cells that are specialized to serve a sensory function, as the nasal mucosa and retina.

Etymology

Origin of neuroepithelium

First recorded in 1880–85; neuro- + epithelium

Example Sentences

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Molecular signals induce cells in this region to differentiate into the neuroepithelium, forming a neural plate.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

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