blastoneuropore

noun

blas·​to·​neu·​ro·​pore ˌblas-tō-ˈn(y)u̇r-ō-ˌpō(ə)r, -ˌpȯ(ə)r How to pronounce blastoneuropore (audio)
: a temporary opening formed by the union of the blastopore and neuropore in some embryos

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“Blastoneuropore.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/blastoneuropore. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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