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Mullerian Ducts MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Mullerian Ducts
Tree Number(s)
A16.623
Unique ID
D009095
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009095
Scope Note
A pair of ducts near the WOLFFIAN DUCTS in a developing embryo. In the male embryo, they degenerate with the appearance of testicular ANTI-MULLERIAN HORMONE. In the absence of anti-mullerian hormone, mullerian ducts give rise to the female reproductive tract, including the OVIDUCTS; UTERUS; CERVIX; and VAGINA.
Entry Term(s)
Muellerian Duct
Muellerian Ducts
Mullerian Duct
Public MeSH Note
72
History Note
72(65)
Date Established
1972/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2020/05/27
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