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GO: Biological Process

tendon development

Term ID
GO:0035989
Synonyms
  • sinew development
Definition
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of a tendon over time, from its formation to the mature structure. A tendon is a fibrous, strong, connective tissue that connects muscle to bone or integument and is capable of withstanding tension. Tendons and muscles work together to exert a pulling force. (2)
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has parts
is a type of
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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