yolk sac
noun()
membranous structure that functions as the circulatory system in mammalian embryos until the heart becomes functional
Synonyms: umbilical vesicle, vesicula umbilicus, vitelline sac,
yolk sac
noun()
membranous structure enclosing the yolk of eggs in birds, reptiles, marsupials, and some fishes; circulates nutrients to the developing embryo