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ovarian medulla

Term ID
UBERON:0013192
Synonyms
  • medulla of ovary
  • medulla ovarii (zona vasculosa)
  • zona vasculosa of Waldeyer
Definition
highly vascular stroma found in the center of the ovary that forms from embryonic mesenchyme and contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves; this stroma forms the tissue of the hilum by which the ovarian ligament is attached, and through which the blood vessels enter; it does not contain any ovarian follicles. anna
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