Neuroepithelium (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural neu·ro·ep·i·the·li·ums, neu·ro·ep·i·the·li·a [noor-oh-ep-i-thee-lee-uh, nyoor-]. /ˌnʊər oʊˌɛp ɪˈθi li ə, ˌnyʊər-/.
  1. the part of the embryonic ectoderm that gives rise to the nervous system.
  2. tissue composed of epithelial cells that are specialized to serve a sensory function, as the nasal mucosa and retina.
Neuroepithelium (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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