der·mat·o·gen
| \ (ˌ)dərˈmatəjə̇n, -ˌjen, ˈdərmətə- \
plural -s
Definition of dermatogen
1
: the outer primary meristem of a plant or plant part that according to the histogen theory gives rise to epidermis
2
: the outer apical meristem of a root tip
— called also protoderm
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