Term Name:	ectodermal placode development
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Definition:	The progression of an ectodermal placode over time from its initial formation until its mature state. An ectodermal placode is a thickening of the ectoderm that is the primordium of many structures derived from the ectoderm.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0071696]    QuickGO    AmiGO