English Explanatory Dictionary

placode

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A platelike thickening of the epithelial layer of an embryo from which an organ, especially a sense organ, develops.

Pronunciation

/ˈplækəʊd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-placode.wav

Word forms

placode placodes plakode

Derived words

neurogenic placode preplacode placodal
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