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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Neural Tube
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Tubo Neural
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Tubo Neural
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Synonyms English:
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Canal, Neural
Canals, Neural
Neural Canal
Neural Canals
Neural Tubes
Tube, Neural
Tubes, Neural
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Tree Number:
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A16.630
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Definition English:
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A tube of ectodermal tissue in an embryo that will give rise to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, including the SPINAL CORD and the BRAIN. Lumen within the neural tube is called neural canal which gives rise to the central canal of the spinal cord and the ventricles of the brain. For malformation of the neural tube, see NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS. |
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History Note English:
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2008
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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52545
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Unique Identifier:
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D054259
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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