noun🔗ShareSomitesOne of the paired masses of mesoderm distributed along the sides of the neural tube that will eventually become dermis, skeletal muscle, or vertebrae."As the chick embryo developed, the rows of somites were clearly visible alongside its forming spinal cord, promising future muscle and bone. "Alors que l'embryon de poulet se développait, les rangées de somites étaient clairement visibles le long de sa moelle épinière en formation, promettant des muscles et des os futurs.anatomybiologybodyphysiologymedicineorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSomites, métamèresA metamere, one of a series of segments, arranged longitudinally, of which some animals are composed."The developing embryo's body plan is evident as distinct somites, which will eventually form vertebrae and muscles. "Le plan corporel de l'embryon en développement est évident sous forme de somites distincts, qui formeront finalement les vertèbres et les muscles.anatomybiologyorganismbodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading