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GO: Biological Process

ectodermal cell fate specification

Term ID
GO:0001715
Synonyms
  • ectoderm cell fate specification
Definition
The cell fate determination process that results in a cell becoming becomes capable of differentiating autonomously into an ectoderm cell in an environment that is neutral with respect to the developmental pathway; upon specification, the cell fate can be reversed.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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