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gastrulation

/ˌɡæstrʌˈleɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does gastrulation mean?

noun

The process by which a gastrula forms from a blastula in embryonic development, involving the invagination of cells to form the three primary germ layers: ectoderm, endoderm, and mesoderm.

Example

"During gastrulation, the embryo undergoes a series of complex cellular movements that establish the foundation for its future development."

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