Term Name: trophectoderm
Synonyms:
Definition: outermost layer of cells in the blastodermic vesicle, which will develop into the trophoblast layer and then contact the endometrium and take part in establishing the embryo's means of nutrition
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0004345]

Relationships
develops from: morula
develops into: polar trophectoderm trophoblast
is part of: extraembryonic membrane
has parts: mural trophectoderm polar trophectoderm
is a type of: extraembryonic tissue unilaminar epithelium