sto·mo·de·um also sto·mo·dae·um (st  m -d  m)n. pl. sto·mo·de·a also sto·mo·dae·a (-d ) The anterior or oral portion of the alimentary canal of an embryo. [New Latin : Greek stoma, mouth + Greek hodaios, on the way (from hodos, road).] sto mo·deal (-dl) adj. |
stomodaeum, stomodeum [ˌstəʊməˈdiːəm ˌstɒm-]
n pl -daea, -dea [-ˈdiːə]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) the oral cavity of a vertebrate embryo, which is formed from an invagination of the ectoderm and develops into the part of the alimentary canal between the mouth and stomach
[from New Latin, from Greek stoma mouth + hodaios on the way, from hodos way]
stomodaeal , stomodeal adj
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|