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Vocabulary Entry
gastrulation
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noun
The process in embryonic development in which the single-layered blastula reorganizes into a multi-layered structure called the gastrula.
Example Sentences
"Gastrulation is a critical phase in early embryonic development."
"During gastrulation, the main germ layers are formed."
"The study of gastrulation can provide insights into developmental biology."