archenteron

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Definition of archenteron in English English dictionary

A primitive alimentary cavity

{i} primitive intestines (Embryology)

The primitive enteron or undifferentiated digestive sac of a gastrula or other embryo

under Invagination

central cavity of the gastrula; becomes the intestinal or digestive cavity

Hyphenation

ar·chen·ter·on

Etymology

[ är-'ken-t&-"rän, ] (noun.) 1877. arch- from Latin archi- from Ancient Greek ἀρχι- (archi-) + enteron from Ancient Greek ἔντερον (enteron, “gut”).