primitive streak

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11131

Structure forming in the blastula during early embryogenesis that establishes bilateral symmetry and determines the site of gastrulation and germ layer formation.

Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 796 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'primitive streak' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11131 RIS BibTex EndNote
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