epiboly

noun

epib·o·ly i-ˈpi-bə-lē

plural epibolies

: the growing of one part about another

especially : such growth of the dorsal lip area during gastrulation

epibolic

ˌe-pə-ˈbä-lik

adjective

Etymology

Greek epibolē addition, from epiballein to throw on, from epi- + ballein to throw — more at devil

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of epiboly was in 1875

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“Epiboly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epiboly. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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epiboly

noun

epib·o·ly

variants also epibole

i-ˈpib-ə-lē

plural epibolies also epiboles -lēz

: the growing of one part about another

especially : such growth of the dorsal lip area during gastrulation

epibolic

ˌep-ə-ˈbäl-ik

adjective

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