Rathke's pouch

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Named after Martin Rathke.

Noun[edit]

Rathke's pouch (plural Rathke's pouches)

  1. (embryogenesis) A depression in the roof of the developing mouth in front of the buccopharyngeal membrane. It gives rise to the adenohypophysis.
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