GO_term: GO:0001889   

GO:0001889	Definition	The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the liver over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The liver is an exocrine gland which secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat, synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood, synthesizes vitamin A, detoxifies poisonous substances, stores glycogen, and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes.
	Term	liver development
	Type	Biological_process
	Parent	Instance_of	GO:0009887
	Attributes_of	Index	Ancestor (18)
			Descendent	GO:0001889

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