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invaginate to infold one portion of a structure within another portion. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The thyroid gland develops from the median bud of the primitive pharynx at the base of the tongue, and it invaginates like a duct (the thyroglossal duct) caudally. Interiorly, the epithelium appeared to invaginate toward the posterior recess of the middle ear space. They subsequently invaginate centrally to become the nasal pits by the fifth week. |
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