1835, from endo- + -derm. Coined by Prussian embryologist Robert Remak (1815-1865).
Entries linking to endoderm
endo-
word-forming element meaning "inside, within, internal," from Greek endon "in, within" (from PIE *en-do-, extended form of root *en "in").
-derm
word-forming element meaning "skin," from Greek derma "skin, hide, leather," from PIE root *der- "to split, flay, peel," with derivatives referring to skin and leather.