endodermic

Main Entry: en·do·derm
Pronunciation: 'en-d&-"d&rm
Function: noun
: the innermost of the germ layers of an embryo that is the source ofthe epithelium of the digestive tract and its derivatives; also : a tissue that is derived from this germ layer —en·do·der·mal /"en-d&-'d&r-m&l/ adjective

endoderm en·do·derm (ěn'də-dûrm') or en·to·derm (ěn'tə-)
n.
The innermost of the three primary germ layers of an embryo, developing into the gastrointestinal tract, the lungs, and associated structures. Also called hypoblast.

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en'do·der'mal adj.

endoderm   (ěn'də-dûrm')  Pronunciation Key  The innermost of the primary germ layers of an animal embryo. In vertebrates, the endoderm gives rise to the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract (except mouth and anus), glands associated with the gastrointestinal tract, bladder, and urethra. Compare ectoderm, mesoderm.