Term Name: perichordal tissue
Synonyms: notochord, perichordal connective tissue, perichordal sheath, perichordal sheath tissue, perichordal tube
Definition: Fibrous connective tissue that surrounds the notochord; includes a layer of elastin.
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0007862]

Relationships
develops from: sclerotome
is part of: notochord
has parts: perichordal ring
is a type of: connective tissue ectoderm-derived structure mesoderm-derived structure