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ɪˈpɪb ə liepi·bo·ly
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epibolynoun
The expansion of one cell sheet over other cells, as takes place during gastrulation.
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Epiboly
Epiboly describes one of the five major types of cell movements that occur in the gastrulation stage of embryonic development of some organisms. Epiboly is the spreading and thinning of the ectoderm while the endoderm and mesoderm layers move to the inside of the embryo.When undergoing epiboly, a monolayer of cells must undergo a physical change in shape in order to spread. Alternatively, multiple layers of cells can also undergo epiboly as the position of cells is changed or the cell layers undergo intercalation. While human embryos do not experience epiboly, this movement can be studied in sea urchins, tunicates, amphibians, and most commonly zebrafish.
Webster Dictionary
Epibolynoun
epibolic invagination. See under Invagination
Etymology: [Cf. Gr. a throwing upon.]
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Epiboly
Epiboly is a cell movement that occurs in the early embryo, at the same time as gastrulation. It is one of many movements in the early embryo that allow for dramatic physical restructuring. The movement is generally characterized as being a thinning and spreading of cell layers. Epiboly has been most extensively studied in zebrafish as their development allows for an easy visualization of the process.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of epiboly in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of epiboly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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