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Yolk sac
/joʊk
sæk/
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Yolk sac
noun
1.
Membranous structure that functions as the circulatory system in mammalian embryos until the heart becomes functional.
Synonyms:
umbilical vesicle
,
vesicula umbilicus
,
vitelline sac
.
2.
Membranous structure enclosing the yolk of eggs in birds, reptiles, marsupials, and some fishes; circulates nutrients to the developing embryo.
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