Term Name:	ectodermal cell fate specification
Synonyms:	ectoderm cell fate specification
Definition:	The cell fate determination process that results in a cell becoming becomes capable of differentiating autonomously into an ectoderm cell in an environment that is neutral with respect to the developmental pathway; upon specification, the cell fate can be reversed.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0001715]    QuickGO    AmiGO