splanchnopleure

[splangk-nuh-ploo r]

noun Embryology.

the double layer formed by the association of the lower layer of the lateral plate of mesoderm with the underlying entoderm, which develops into the embryonic viscera.

Compare somatopleure.

Origin of splanchnopleure

From the New Latin word splanchnopleura, dating back to 1870–75. See splanchno-, pleura

Related formssplanch·no·pleu·ral, splanch·no·pleu·ric, adjective

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Historical Examples of splanchnopleure

Between the two limbs, and closely adjoining the splanchnopleure, is seen the heart (ht).
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume III (of 4)
Francis Maitland Balfour
The splanchnopleure also envelops it, so that, morphologically speaking, the yolk lies within the mesenteron.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume III (of 4)
Francis Maitland Balfour
The heart is undoubtedly formed out of the mesoblast of the splanchnopleure only.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1
Francis Maitland Balfour
At the junction of somatopleure and splanchnopleure they are more rounded than elsewhere.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1
Francis Maitland Balfour
It shews the formation of the heart (ht) as a cavity between the splanchnopleure and the wall of the throat.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume IV (of 4)
Francis Maitland Balfour

splanchnopleure in Medicine

splanchnopleure

[splăngk′nə-plur′]

n.

A layer of embryonic cells formed by association of part of the mesoderm with the endoderm and developing into the wall of the viscera.

Related formssplanch′no•pleur′ic adj.

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