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foregut [′fȯr ‚gət] (embryology) The anterior alimentary canal in a vertebrate embryo, including those parts which will develop into the pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and anterior intestine. 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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Given the extent of the fluid collection, our differential diagnosis included a retropharyngeal abscess with danger-space extension along with an infection of a developmental anomaly, such as a foregut duplication cyst, lymphangioma, or thymic cyst. The transition of the lungs from a simple protruding bud of tissue from the foregut into a highly organized, integrated, complex structure that is innervated, ventilated, and vascularized is a multi-step process. Their diet of leaves lets bacteria thrive in their foregut. |
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