Term Name:	fat body development
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Definition:	The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the fat body over time, from its formation to the mature structure. A fat body is an insect gland dorsal to the insect gut, with a function analogous to that of the vertebrate liver. It is a storage organ for fats, glycogen and protein and is a major site of intermediary metabolism.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0007503]    QuickGO    AmiGO