epiboly
(e-pib-o-ly)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. a type of cell movement during development.
Example Sentence
Epiboly has been most extensively studied in zebrafish.
More Example Sentences
Epiboly helps form layers in developing embryos.
Synonyms
cell movement; tissue expansion; developmental process
Antonyms
no growth; stagnation
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