Term Name: | apoptotic process involved in endocardial cushion morphogenesis |
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Synonyms: | apoptosis involved in endocardial cushion morphogenesis |
Definition: | Any apoptotic process that contributes to the shaping of an endocardial cushion. The endocardial cushion is a specialized region of mesenchymal cells that will give rise to the heart septa and valves. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0003277] QuickGO AmiGO |