neurula

See also: néurula

English

Etymology

From New Latin, diminutive of Ancient Greek νεῦρον (neûron, “sinew, tendon, cord”).

Noun

neurula (plural neurulas or neurulae)

(zoology) An embryo of vertebrates in the stage when the primitive band is first developed.

Derived terms

neurular

Related terms

neurulation

Translations

zoology: an embryo of vertebrates in the state when the primitive band is first developed

German: Neurula f
Irish: néarúl m

Spanish: néurula f

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