secondary neural tube formation

Term ID

GO:0014021

Synonyms

• medullary cord biosynthesis
• medullary cord formation
• medullary rod cavitation
• neural rod formation
• secondary neural tube rod cavitation
• secondary neurulation

Definition

The formation of the neural tube by coalescence of mesenchymal cells followed by their conversion to epithelial cells to form a solid cord that subsequently hollows out (cavitates) to create a hollow tube. Secondary neurulation is the typical mechanism of formation of the neural tube posterior to the posterior neuropore in mammals. (2)

References

Ontology

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