Etymology

primordium

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Today it means: An aggregation of cells that is the first stage in the development of an organ. Full definition →

Latin prīmōrdium
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromprīmōrdium
  2. Latin · borrowed fromprīmōrdium
  3. English todayprimordium

Borrowed from Latin prīmōrdium.

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