"primitive streak" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: primitive streaks [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} primitive streak (plural primitive streaks)
  1. (embryology) A formation that occurs during the initial phases of embryonic development in birds, reptiles and mammals. Wikipedia link: primitive streak Categories (topical): Embryology
    Sense id: en-primitive_streak-en-noun-OtXfYQIZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: embryology, medicine, sciences

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