| Term: | eye organ growth |
|---|---|
| Note: | This page represents a term created by the combination ("post-composition") of two ontology terms. For more information on the individual terms, click the hyperlinked name. |
| Name: | eye |
|---|---|
| Synonyms: | eyes |
| Definition: | Cavitated compound organ that consists of the neural retina, lens, cornea and iris and is the sensory apparatus of the visual system. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000107] |
| Name: | organ growth |
|---|---|
| Synonyms: | |
| Definition: | The increase in size or mass of an organ. Organs are commonly observed as visibly distinct structures, but may also exist as loosely associated clusters of cells that function together as to perform a specific function. |
| Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0035265] QuickGO AmiGO |