Endoderm
Endoderm
Endoderm (pronounced: /ˈɛndəˌdɜrm/) is one of the three primary germ layers in the very early embryo. The other two layers are the mesoderm, and the ectoderm. The endoderm is the most internal layer of all.
Etymology
The term "endoderm" comes from the Greek words "endo," meaning within, and "derma," meaning skin. It was first used in the mid-19th century to describe the innermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo, or other organism.
Function
The endoderm produces tissues within the lungs, thyroid, pancreas and the digestive tract. It forms the lining of the gastrointestinal tract, the lungs, the liver and the pancreas.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Endoderm
- Wikipedia's article - Endoderm
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