nnoun.animalmembranous structure that functions as the circulatory system in mammalian embryos until the heart becomes functionalSynset:umbilical vesicle vesicula umbilicus vitelline sac
Hypernyms:sac
Inherited Hypernyms:yolk sacsaccavitystructurebody partpartthingphysical entityentity
nnoun.animalmembranous structure enclosing the yolk of eggs in birds, reptiles, marsupials, and some fishes; circulates nutrients to the developing embryoHypernyms:sac
Inherited Hypernyms:yolk sacsaccavitystructurebody partpartthingphysical entityentity