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Embryonic Structures > Mullerian Ducts

Preferred term

Mullerian Ducts  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A pair of ducts near the WOLFFIAN DUCTS in a developing embryo. In the male embryo, they degenerate with the appearance of testicular ANTI-MULLERIAN HORMONE. In the absence of anti-mullerian hormone, mullerian ducts give rise to the female reproductive tract, including the OVIDUCTS; UTERUS; CERVIX; and VAGINA.

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Entry terms

  • Muellerian Duct
  • Muellerian Ducts
  • Mullerian Duct

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-P3XL3ZC7-T

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