neuroepithelium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The part of an embryo that develops into the nervous system
  2. The epithelium associated with sensory organs such as the eye or nose

Pronunciation

/ˌnɝ.oʊˌɛp.ɪˈθi.li.əm/

Word forms

neuroepithelium neuroepithelia

Etymology

From neuro- + epithelium.

Related words

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