GO_term: GO:0048538
GO:0048538 | Definition | The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the thymus over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The thymus is a symmetric bi-lobed organ involved primarily in the differentiation of immature to mature T cells, with unique vascular, nervous, epithelial, and lymphoid cell components. | ||
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Term | thymus development | |||
Type | Biological_process | |||
Parent | Instance_of | GO:0048534 | ||
Attributes_of | Index | Ancestor (14) | ||
Descendent | GO:0007517 | |||
GO:0048538 |