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neurulation

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[noor-uh-ley-shuhn, nyoor-] / ˌnʊər əˈleɪ ʃən, ˌnyʊər- /

noun

  1. the formation of a neurula.


Etymology

Origin of neurulation

First recorded in 1885–90; neurul(a) + -ation

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Figure 28.13 Neurulation The embryonic process of neurulation establishes the rudiments of the future central nervous system and skeleton.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

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