Term Name: ectoderm
Synonyms: embryonic ectoderm
Definition: Primary germ layer that is the outer of the embryo's three germ layers and gives rise to epidermis and neural tissue.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0000924]

Relationships
develops into: anal membrane ectodermal component chorionic ectoderm ecto-epithelium ectoderm-derived structure ectodermal part of digestive tract epithelium of pancreatic duct extraembryonic ectoderm future central nervous system future pituitary gland lens anterior epithelium mammary ridge mixed ectoderm/mesoderm/endoderm-derived structure neurectoderm non-neural ectoderm notochordal process oral epithelium from ectoderm placodal ectoderm proctodeum
has parts: animal cap anterior ectoderm apical ectodermal ridge ear vesicle ectodermal cell ectodermal placode external ectoderm hatching gland neurogenic region stomodeum trunk ectoderm
is a type of: germ layer
has subtype: 2nd arch ectoderm 3rd arch ectoderm 4th arch ectoderm ectoderm of buccopharyngeal membrane ectoderm of footplate lateral nasal process surface ectoderm medial-nasal process ectoderm optic eminence ectoderm
immediate_transformation_of: presumptive ectoderm