Term Name: liver development
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Definition: The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the liver over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The liver is an exocrine gland which secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat, synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood, synthesizes vitamin A, detoxifies poisonous substances, stores glycogen, and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0001889]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: hepaticobiliary system development
has parts: determination of liver left/right asymmetry hepatoblast differentiation hepatocyte differentiation intrahepatic bile duct development liver morphogenesis liver trabecula formation
is a type of: gland development
has subtype: liver regeneration