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GO: Biological Process

primitive streak formation

Term ID
GO:0090009
Synonyms
Definition
The developmental process pertaining to the initial formation of the primitive streak from unspecified parts. The primitive streak is a ridge of cells running along the midline of the embryo where the mesoderm ingresses. It defines the anterior-posterior axis.
References
  • Reactome:R-HSA-9754189
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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