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thyroglossal duct |
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An embryological anatomical structure that forms an open connection between the initial area of development of the thyroid gland and its final position; it is located exactly midline, between the anterior 2/3rds and posterior 1/3rd of the tongue; this duct normally atrophies and closes off as the foramen cecum before birth |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0002254 |
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An embryological anatomical structure that forms an open connection between the initial area of development of the thyroid gland and its final position; it is located exactly midline, between the anterior 2/3rds and posterior 1/3rd of the tongue; this duct normally atrophies and closes off as the foramen cecum before birth |
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thyroglossal duct |
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UBERON:0002254 |
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thyroglossal duct |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0000025 |