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craniobuccal pouch

(¦krā·nē·ō′bək·əl ′pau̇ch)

(embryology) A diverticulum from the buccal cavity in the embryo from which the anterior lobe of the hypophysis is developed. Also known as Rathke's pouch.

 
 
 

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