🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

जर्म परत

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jarm parat

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Germ Layer/dʒɜrm ˈleɪər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"जर्म परत विभिन्न ऊतकों में विकसित होती है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    One of the three primary layers of cells in an embryo that differentiate into specific tissues and organs.

    "The ectoderm is one of the germ layers that will develop into the skin and nervous system."
  2. 2

    A layer of cells in the early stages of embryonic development.

    "During gastrulation, the germ layers are formed, setting the foundation for organ development."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'germ layer' originates from the German word 'Keimschicht', which refers to the layers of cells in an embryo that develop into various tissues and organs. The concept emerged in the 19th century during the study of embryology and developmental biology.

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