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Extraembryonic Membranes MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Extraembryonic Membranes
Tree Number(s)
A10.615.284
A16.254.750
Unique ID
D005321
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005321
Annotation
induced rupture = LABOR, INDUCED; premature rupture = FETAL MEMBRANES, PREMATURE RUPTURE; rupture in normal labor = EXTRAEMBRYONIC MEMBRANES (IM) + LABOR, OBSTETRIC (IM)
Scope Note
The thin layers of tissue that surround the developing embryo. There are four extra-embryonic membranes commonly found in VERTEBRATES, such as REPTILES; BIRDS; and MAMMALS. They are the YOLK SAC, the ALLANTOIS, the AMNION, and the CHORION. These membranes provide protection and means to transport nutrients and wastes.
Entry Term(s)
Extra-Embryonic Membranes
Fetal Membranes
NLM Classification #
QS 645
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2007/07/11
Extraembryonic Membranes Preferred
Fetal Membranes Related
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