Category:GO:0021983 ! pituitary gland development

name: pituitary gland development
namespace: biological_process
def: "The progression of the pituitary gland over time from its initial formation until its mature state. The pituitary gland is an endocrine gland that secretes hormones that regulate many other glands." [GO_REF:0000021, GOC:cls, GOC:dgh, GOC:dph, GOC:jid, GOC:mtg_15jun06]
comment: This term was added by GO_REF:0000021.
synonym: "hypophysis development" RELATED [GOC:dph]
is_a: GO:0048732 ! gland development
relationship:part_of: GO:0021536 ! diencephalon development
relationship:part_of: GO:0035270 ! endocrine system development

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Child Terms

This term has the following 3 child terms, out of 3 total.

• [+] GO:0021984 ! adenohypophysis development (7)
• [+] GO:0021985 ! neurohypophysis development (1)
• [+] GO:0048850 ! hypophysis morphogenesis (3)

Pages in category "GO:0021983 ! pituitary gland development"

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