Vitelline Duct [ductus vitellinus]

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ductus omphaloentericus

 

Omphalomesenteric Duct

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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.

DUI
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CUI
M0022812
History note
79; was VITELLINE DUCTS 1963-78
Online note
use VITELLINE DUCT to search VITELLINE DUCTS 1966-78
Public note
79; was VITELLINE DUCTS 1963-78