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remnant of embryonic structure

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A vestigial structure that is a remnant of an embryonic structure that remains in the adult organism. [ http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6601-2165 ]

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remnant of embryonic structure

Synonyms
  • vestigial embryonic structure
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Anatomical structure which is a remnant of an embryonic structure in the postnatal period. Examples: median umbilical ligament, paroohoron, prostatic utricle, ligamentum arteriosum.[FMA]

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UBERON:0006590

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