OBO ID: GO:0014029 |
Term Name: | neural crest formation | Search Ontology: | |
---|---|---|---|
Synonyms: |
|
||
Definition: | The formation of the specialized region of ectoderm between the neural ectoderm (neural plate) and non-neural ectoderm. The neural crest gives rise to the neural crest cells that migrate away from this region as neural tube formation procedes. | ||
References: | |||
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO |