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lens placode

Term ID
UBERON:0003073
Synonyms
  • lens placodes
  • placoda lentis
Definition
A thickened portion of ectoderm which serves as the precursor to the lens. SOX2 and Pou2f1 are involved in its development[WP]. (2)
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develops into
is part of
is a type of
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