extraembryonic structure

extra-embryonic structure

A multicellular anatomical structure that is associated with an embryo and derived from the zygote from which it develops, but which does not contribute to the embryo proper or to structures that are part of the same organism after embryogenesis.

Type Bone
Parent Structure developing anatomical structure
Latin Name extra-embryonic structure
FMA ID 85537

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the extraembryonic structure?
A multicellular anatomical structure that is associated with an embryo and derived from the zygote from which it develops, but which does not contribute to the embryo proper or to structures that are part of the same organism after embryogenesis.
What is the Latin name for the extraembryonic structure?
The Latin name for the extraembryonic structure is extra-embryonic structure.

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