area pellucida

[ puh-loo-si-duh ]

noun

, Embryology.

1. the translucent central area of the blastoderm of birds and reptiles within which the embryo develops.

Word History and Origins

Origin of area pellucida¹

From New Latin

Example Sentences

The epiblast spreads rapidly over the white yolk, and the area pellucida also increases in size.

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Junction between the white-yolk spheres and the hypoblast cells at the passage from the area pellucida to the area opaca.

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Section through anterior part of area pellucida in front of embryonic shield.

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Section through the anterior part of the area pellucida in front of the primitive streak.

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Section through area pellucida just in front of primitive streak.

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