hypoblast

noun

the inner germ layer that develops into the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems

Roots

hypohypo- · Greek · under, below blastosblast- · Greek · germ, sprout

Synonyms & related words for hypoblast

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of hypoblast. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to hypoblast

Explore words related to hypoblast — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include entoblast, endoderm, hypoblastic, endoblast, entoderm, epiblast, mesoderm, ectoderm. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does hypoblast come from?

The word hypoblast breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: hypo-, from Greek hypo (“under, below”); and blast, from Greek blastos (“germ, sprout”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.