Primitive Streak [primitivní proužek]

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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.

DUI
D054240 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0009047
Previous indexing
Embryo (1961-2007); Gastrula (1979-2007)
History note
2008; use GASTRULA 1979-2007
Public note
2008; see GASTRULA 1979-2007