omphalomesenteric /om·pha·lo·mes·en·ter·ic/ (om″fah-lo-mes″en-ter´ik) pertaining to the umbilicus and mesentery.
om·pha·lo·mes·en·ter·ic ( m f -l -m zn-tr  k, -ms-)adj. Relating to the navel and the mesentery. |
omphalomesenteric
pertaining to the umbilicus and mesentery.
omphalomesenteric duct
the duct which connects the yolk sac with the embryonal alimentary tract in vertebrates.
omphalomesenteric vessels
arteries and veins carrying blood between the embryonal circulation and the yolk sac; destined to contribute to the blood supply to the gut and the portal venous drainage.
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