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Descriptor English:   Primitive Streak 
Descriptor Spanish:   Línea Primitiva 
Descriptor Portuguese:   Linha Primitiva 
Synonyms English:   Primitive Streaks
Streak, Primitive
Streaks, Primitive  
Tree Number:   A16.830
Definition English:   A linear band of rapidly proliferating cells that begins near the posterior end of an embryo and grows cranially. Primitive streak is formed during GASTRULATION by the convergent migration of primary ectodermal cells (EPIBLAST). The knot at the tip of the streak is called HENSEN NODE. 
History Note English:   2008; use GASTRULA 1979-2007 
Allowable Qualifiers English:  
AB abnormalities AH anatomy & histology
BS blood supply CH chemistry
CY cytology DG diagnostic imaging
DE drug effects EM embryology
EN enzymology GD growth & development
IM immunology IN injuries
IR innervation ME metabolism
MI microbiology PS parasitology
PA pathology PH physiology
PP physiopathology RE radiation effects
SU surgery TR transplantation
UL ultrastructure VI virology
Record Number:   52546 
Unique Identifier:   D054240 

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