ectodermal
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- ectodermally adverb
- non-ectodermal adjective
Example Sentences
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They learned their only child had ectodermal dysplasias, a rare genetic disorder that produces abnormalities at the body’s surface, including fingernails and teeth.
From New York Times • Jun. 27, 2023
The foundation also provided information and support to families, as well as running conferences around the world on ectodermal dysplasias.
From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2023
Growth factors signal some of the ectodermal cells to form epidermal cells, and the remaining cells form the neural plate.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
Ectrodactyly ectodermal dysplasia syndrome is a rare genetic condition which often affects the fingers and toes, often requiring adaptive surgery.
From BBC • Jan. 8, 2021
So the Dermaptera, which retain distinct maxillulae and have no ectodermal genital ducts, have either specialized or aborted wings and a large number of Malpighian tubes.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" by Various
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