Term Name:	mesodermal cell fate specification
Synonyms:	mesoderm cell fate specification
Definition:	The cell fate determination process in which a cell becomes capable of differentiating autonomously into a mesoderm 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:0007501]    QuickGO    AmiGO