Definition of neurula
neurulae
play \ˈnu̇r-ə-ˌlē, ˈnyu̇r-, -yə-lə\ orneurulas
: an early vertebrate embryo which follows the gastrula and in which nervous tissue begins to differentiate and the basic pattern of the vertebrate begins to emerge
People Are Reading
Origin and Etymology of neurula
New Latin, from neur- + Latin -ula -ule
Medical Dictionary
noun
neu·ru·la
\ˈn(y)u̇r-(y)ə-lə\
Medical Definition of neurula
neurulae
\-ˌlē\play orneurulas
: an early vertebrate embryo which follows the gastrula and in which nervous tissue begins to differentiate and the basic pattern of the vertebrate begins to emerge
Learn More about neurula
-
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about neurula
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up neurula? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!