Anatomy

Vitelline Membrane

The plasma membrane of the egg.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The plasma membrane of the egg.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Membrane, Vitelline
  • Membranes, Vitelline
  • Vitelline Membranes

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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73(63)

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Tree Number

  1. A16.690w.886w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Vitelline Membrane. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014817. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014817
  2. Vitelline Membrane. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitelline_membrane
  3. Vitelline Membrane. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22328101