mes|o|derm

mes|o|derm
mes|o|derm «MEHS uh durm, MEE suh-», noun.
1. the middle layer of cells formed during the development of the embryo of an animal: »

There is a third body layer, the mesoderm, that must be produced in order to lay the foundation for the body parts that are to develop later (A. M. Winchester).

2. the tissues derived from this layer of cells, such as the muscles, bones, circulatory system, and connective tissue.
[< meso- + Greek dérma skin]

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