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Yolk Sac

nounid 161379·updated May 18, 2026
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membranous structure that functions as the circulatory system in mammalian embryos until the heart becomes functional

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Variants

synonym
umbilical vesiclevitelline sac
plural
Yolk Sacs
possessive
Yolk Sac's
pluralpossessive
Yolk Sacs'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →
§1
membranous structure enclosing the yolk of eggs in birds, reptiles, marsupials, and some fishes
§2
membranous structure that functions as the circulatory system in mammalian embryos until the heart becomes functional

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