OBO ID: GO:0032835
Term Name: glomerulus development Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • glomerular development
Definition: The progression of the glomerulus over time from its initial formation until its mature state. The glomerulus is a capillary tuft which forms a close network with the visceral epithelium (podocytes) and the mesangium to form the filtration barrier and is surrounded by Bowman's capsule in nephrons of the vertebrate kidney. The glomerulus is part of the nephron and is restricted to one body segment.
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Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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