"yolk sac" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: yolk sacs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} yolk sac (plural yolk sacs)
  1. (anatomy) A membranous sac attached to an embryo, providing early nourishment in the form of yolk in bony fishes, sharks, reptiles, birds, and primitive mammals. Wikipedia link: yolk sac Categories (topical): Anatomy
    Sense id: en-yolk_sac-en-noun-ixpsuCCV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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