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yolk sac Definition
(n)
membranous
structure
that
functions
as
the
circulatory
system
in
mammal
embryos
until
the
heart
becomes
functional
(n)
membranous
structure
enclosing
the
yolk
of
eggs
in
birds
reptiles
marsupials
and
some
fishes
;
circulates
nutrients
to
the
developing
embryo
yolk sac Synonyms
umbilical vesicle
vesicula umbilicus
vitelline sac
yolk sac
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