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primordium

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Primordium (noun) means a cluster of cells that forms the earliest stage of a developing organ.

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1
A cluster of cells that forms the earliest stage of a developing organ.
2
An original state or event from which something else develops.
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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin prīmōrdium.

anlage

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What is the meaning of primordium?
"primordium" (noun) means a cluster of cells that forms the earliest stage of a developing organ.
What is another word for primordium?
Other words for "primordium" include anlage.
What are the different meanings of primordium?
"primordium" has 2 main meanings: 1. A cluster of cells that forms the earliest stage of a developing organ; 2. An original state or event from which something else develops.
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