epithelial to mesenchymal transition clearance of cells from fusion plate clearance of cells from fusion plate by epithelial to mesenchymal transition biological_process GO:0060886 dph The process of epithelial to mesenchymal transition that contributes to the shaping of the semicircular canal by effectively removing epithelial cells from the fusion plate, forming the loops of the canals. 2009-08-13T12:34:19Z