metanephric pyramids development

Term ID

GO:0072211

Synonyms

• metanephric kidney pyramid development
• metanephric pyramid development
• metanephric renal medulla development
• metanephric renal pyramid development

Definition

The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the metanephric pyramids over time, from their formation to the mature structures. Metanephric pyramids are the conical masses that constitute the renal medulla in a metanephros; they contain the loops of Henle and the medullary collecting ducts.

References

Ontology

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