primordium
primordium · primordia
An aggregation of cells that is the first stage in the development of an organAn aggregation of cells that is the first stage in the development of an organ.
Meaning
2 sensesAn aggregation of cells that is the first stage in the development of an organ.
an organ in its earliest stage of development; the foundation for subsequent development
A primordial, original condition or event.
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
Borrowed from Latin prīmōrdium.Borrowed from Latin prīmōrdium.
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Forms
plural: primordia| Singular | primordium |
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irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular