Term Name:	notochord formation
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Definition:	The formation of the notochord from the chordamesoderm. The notochord is composed of large cells packed within a firm connective tissue sheath and is found in all chordates at the ventral surface of the neural tube. In vertebrates, the notochord contributes to the vertebral column.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0014028]    QuickGO    AmiGO