Term Name: | mammary gland morphogenesis |
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Definition: | The process in which anatomical structures of the mammary gland are generated and organized. Morphogenesis refers to the creation of shape. The mammary gland is a large compound sebaceous gland that in female mammals is modified to secrete milk. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0060443] QuickGO AmiGO |