anal plug
Definition: a mass of anal epithelial cells that temporarily occludes the anal canal in the embryo; if the plug fails to disappear anal atresia occurs.
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Definition: a mass of anal epithelial cells that temporarily occludes the anal canal in the embryo; if the plug fails to disappear anal atresia occurs.
Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.