omphalomesenteric duct


omphalomesenteric duct

noun

Definition of OMPHALOMESENTERIC DUCT

: the duct by which the yolk sac or umbilical vesicle remains connected with the alimentary tract of the vertebrate embryo—called also vitelline duct, yolk stalk

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