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Embryonic Structures > Vitelline Duct

Preferred term

Vitelline Duct  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The narrow tube connecting the YOLK SAC with the midgut of the EMBRYO; persistence of all or part of it in post-fetal life produces abnormalities, of which the commonest is MECKEL DIVERTICULUM.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Omphalomesenteric Duct

In other languages

  • French

  • Canal omphalo-mésentérique
  • Canal omphalomésentérique
  • Conduit omphalomésentérique
  • Pédicule vitellin

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-TX9Z71J1-T

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