primordium

English

Etymology

From Latin primordium, from primus ("first") + ordior ("begin")

Noun

primordium (plural primordia)

(anatomy) An aggregation of cells that is the first stage in the development of an organ

Synonyms

anlage

Translations

first stage of development of an organ

Finnish: alkio (fi)

Polish: zawiązek m

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