| Term: | anterior axial hypoblast bleb |
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| Note: | This page represents a term created by the combination ("post-composition") of two ontology terms. For more information on the individual terms, click the hyperlinked name. |
| Name: | anterior axial hypoblast |
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| Synonyms: | pre-polster |
| Definition: | Anterior portion of the axial hypoblast. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000004] |
| Name: | bleb |
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| Synonyms: | plasma membrane bleb |
| Definition: | A cell extension caused by localized decoupling of the cytoskeleton from the plasma membrane and characterized by rapid formation, rounded shape, and scarcity of organelles within the protrusion. Blebs are formed during apoptosis and other cellular processes, including cell locomotion, cell division, and as a result of physical or chemical stresses. |
| Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0032059] QuickGO AmiGO |