(embryology) One of the paired masses of mesoderm distributed along the sides of the neural tube that will eventually become dermis, skeletal muscle, or vertebrae.

plural of somite

(biology) The production of somites

Of or pertaining to a somite.

plural of somitomere

In the developing vertebrate embryo, one of the loose masses of paraxial mesoderm derived cells that form along each side of the neural tube towards the end of the third gestational week.

Alternative spelling of so mickle

Alternative spelling of so mickle

Alternative spelling of so mickle

Of or pertaining to a somite.