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embryonic cement gland

Term ID
UBERON:0005093
Synonyms
  • cement gland
Definition
A simple mucus-secreting structure that is positioned at the front of the embryo, attaches the newly hatched embryo to a support before the hatchling can swim well or feed, and marks the anterior-most dorsal ectoderm[XAO].
References
  • AAO:0010373
  • XAO:0000033
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