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epiboly

Pronunciation: /ɪˈpɪbəli/

The English word “epiboly” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. The expansion of one cell sheet over other cells, as takes place during gastrulation or secondary intention wound healing.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐπιβολή (epibolḗ, “addition”).

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