Term Name: allantois
Synonyms: allantoic bud
Definition: A membranous sac that develops from the posterior part of the alimentary canal in the embryos of mammals, birds, and reptiles, and it is important in the formation of the umbilical cord and placenta in mammals[VHOG].
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0004340]

Relationships
develops from: cloaca
develops into: allantois of embryonic urinary system chorioallantoic membrane placenta urachus
is a type of: extraembryonic membrane mesoderm-derived structure