| Term Name: | metanephric short nephron development | 
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| Definition: | The process whose specific outcome is the progression of a short nephron in the metanephros over time, from its formation to the mature structure. Short nephrons are associated with mid-cortical and superficial glomeruli, are situated entirely in the outer medulla, and have no thin ascending limb. | 
| Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0072270] QuickGO AmiGO |