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GO: Biological Process

determination of left/right symmetry

Term ID
GO:0007368
Synonyms
  • determination of left/right asymmetry
Definition
The establishment of an organism's body plan or part of an organism with respect to the left and right halves. The pattern can either be symmetric, such that the halves are mirror images, or asymmetric where the pattern deviates from this symmetry.
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