convergent extension involved in neural plate elongation

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The process of directed cell movement in the neural plate resulting in tissue elongation via intercalation of adjacent cells in an epithelial sheet at the midline, leading to narrowing and lengthening of the neural plate. [ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15806586 GOC:dph http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/13679871 GOC:jid http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/go/references/0000021 GOC:dgh GOC:cls ]