| Term Name: |
neural tube formation |
| Synonyms: |
neural tube morphogenesis,
neurulation
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| Definition: |
The formation of a tube from the flat layer of ectodermal cells known as the neural plate. This will give rise to the central nervous system. |
| Ontology: |
GO: Biological Process [GO:0001841]
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