Pharyngeal arch

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounAny of a series of structures seen in the embryo of vertebrates that are precursors for many structures, notably the jaws and (in fish) the branchial arches.

Synonyms

aortic arches pharyngula notochord neural tube gastrulation somatopleure allantois aortic arch pharyngeal plexus ascending pharyngeal artery paramesonephric duct rathke's pouch

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