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Embryonic Structures > Primitive Streak

Preferred term

Primitive Streak  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A linear band of rapidly proliferating cells that begins near the posterior end of an embryo and grows cranially. Primitive streak is formed during GASTRULATION by the convergent migration of primary ectodermal cells (EPIBLAST). The knot at the tip of the streak is called HENSEN NODE.

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In other languages

  • French

  • Ligne primitive de l'embryon
  • Ligne primitive embryonnaire

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-F0NLXVM3-X

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