OBO ID: GO:0003406 |
Term Name: | retinal pigment epithelium development | Search Ontology: | |
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Definition: | The progression of the retinal pigment epithelium over time, from its initial formation to the mature structure. The retinal pigment epithelium is the melanin-containing layer of cells between the retina and the choroid that absorbs scattered and reflected light and removes waste products produced by the photoreceptor cells. | ||
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Ontology: | GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO |