Neural Plate

The region in the dorsal ECTODERM of a chordate embryo that gives rise to the future CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. Tissue in the neural plate is called the neuroectoderm, often used as a synonym of neural plate.

Year introduced: 2008

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Tree Number(s): A16.629

MeSH Unique ID: D054258

Entry Terms:

• Neural Plates
• Plate, Neural
• Plates, Neural
• Neuroectoderm
• Neuroectoderms

Previous Indexing:

• Central Nervous System (1963-2007)
• Embryo (1963-2007)

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Anatomy Category
Embryonic Structures
Neural Plate