Rathke's pouch

English

Etymology

Named after Martin Rathke.

Noun

Rathke's pouch (plural Rathke's pouches)

  1. (embryogenesis) A depression in the roof of the developing mouth in front of the buccopharyngeal membrane. It gives rise to the adenohypophysis.
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