Term Name:	spleen development
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Definition:	The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the spleen over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The spleen is a large vascular lymphatic organ composed of white and red pulp, involved both in hemopoietic and immune system functions.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0048536]    QuickGO    AmiGO