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Neurula

A neurula is a developmental stage in the early embryonic development of vertebrates characterized by the formation of the neural tube.

As a noun:

1. A neurula refers to the embryonic stage characterized by the formation of the neural tube in vertebrates.
2. During neurulation, the neurula forms as a result of gastrulation.

Sample sentences:

• The neurula stage is crucial in the formation of the nervous system.
• In the neurula, the ectoderm starts to fold, leading to the neural tube formation.

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