ectodermal
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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
In addition to a lack of teeth, which could affect one’s jaw profile, people with ectodermal dysplasia tend to have a prominent forehead, thin lips and dark skin around the eyes.
From New York Times ● Jan. 18, 2023
Proteins involved in the Wnt signaling pathway signal the ectodermal cells to form the epidermal cells and 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
The Malpighian Tubes.—This name is applied to the numerous fine caecal tubes of noticeable length developed from the proctodaeal 679 invert of ectodermal origin in Hexapods.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various
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