MESENCHYME


Meaning of MESENCHYME in English

[ 'mɛsəŋkʌɪm , 'mi:z- ]

■ noun Embryology embryonic tissue which develops into connective and skeletal tissues.

Derivatives

mesenchymal adjective

Origin

C19: from Gk mesos 'middle' + enkhuma 'infusion'.

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