neural crest

neural crest

an embryonic structure consisting of a ridgelike area of ectodermal tissue on either side of the neural tube that develops into the spinal ganglia and various structures within the sympathetic and peripheral nervous systems.

Related Terms

niacin

niacin n. see nicotinic acid.

somatotopic organization

somatotopic organization the topographic distribution of ar...

anomic suicide

anomic suicide one of four types of suicide proposed in 189...

good-faith bargaining

good-faith bargaining under the National Labor Relations Ac...

therapeutic camp

therapeutic camp a camp that provides part-time care, thera...

tachy-

Sorry, "tachy" is not in the Dictionary of Psychology. Please report to APA if y...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter N

Browse by Letter

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z