Category:GO:0044114 ! development of symbiont in host

name: development of symbiont in host
namespace: biological_process
alt_id: GO:0044122
alt_id: GO:0044124
def: "The progression of an organism from an initial condition to a later condition, occurring within the cells or tissues of the host organism. This may (but not necessarily) include a filamentous growth form, and also can include secretion of proteases and lipases to break down host tissue. The host is defined as the larger of the organisms involved in a symbiotic interaction." [GOC:jl, GOC:pamgo_curators]
comment: This term partially replaces the obsolete term 'growth or development of symbiont in host ; GO:0044412'. See also 'biological process involved in interaction with host ; GO:0051701.
synonym: "development of symbiont in host intercellular space" NARROW []
synonym: "development of symbiont in host vascular tissue" NARROW []
is_a: GO:0044111 ! formation of structure involved in a symbiotic process

AmiGO <GOterm>GO:0044114</GOterm>
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