endoderm

n : the inner germ layer that develops into the lining of the

digestive and respiratory systems [syn: {entoderm}, {endoblast},

{entoblast}, {hypoblast}]

encoder

1. Any program, circuit or {algorithm}

which {encode}s.

Example usages: "{MPEG} encoder", "{NTSC} encoder",

"{RealAudio} encoder".

2. A sensor or transducer for converting rotary

motion or position to a series of electronic pulses.

(1997-03-04)