rathke's cleft

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What does rathke's cleft mean?

A cleft between the pars distalis and pars intermedia in certain organisms, where the proliferating anterior wall does not fully occupy Rathke's pouch.

Where does rathke's cleft come from?

Named after Martin Rathke.

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