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archenteron

Pronunciation: /ɑːˈkɛntərɒn/

Definition of archenteron

noun

Embryology
  • the rudimentary alimentary cavity of an embryo at the gastrula stage.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek arkhē 'beginning' + enteron 'intestine'

archenteron in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of archenteron in the US English dictionary