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GO: Biological Process

renal system development

Term ID
GO:0072001
Synonyms
  • urinary system development
  • urinary tract development
Definition
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the renal system over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The renal system maintains fluid balance and contributes to electrolyte balance, acid/base balance, and disposal of nitrogenous waste products. In humans, the renal system comprises a pair of kidneys, a pair of ureters, urinary bladder, urethra, sphincter muscle and associated blood vessels. 6996269
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
has parts
is a type of
inverse has_part
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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