Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

apical ectodermal ridge

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.83 in modern English

Syllables: api-cal ec-to-der-mal ridge
IPA

32

Scrabble Score

21

Letters

5

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A formation of ectodermal cells that occurs at the distal end of each limb bud and functions as the primary signaling point to secure the proper development of a limb.

Inflected Forms

apical ectodermal ridges (plural)

Questions

What does apical ectodermal ridge mean?: A formation of ectodermal cells that occurs at the distal end of each limb bud and functions as the primary signaling point to secure the proper development of a limb.

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