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Embryology, Ectoderm

Abdul Ansari  1 , Leela Sharath Pillarisetty  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Embryology, Ectoderm

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This article will give a brief overview of the ectoderm, which is one of the three layers of the early tri-laminar embryo formed by gastrulation during early development. Normal embryonic development requires proper formation of the three layers and complex signaling between them. It will discuss the development, pathophysiology, and clinical significance of the ectodermal layer in the following paragraphs.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Abdul Ansari declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Leela Sharath Pillarisetty declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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