Term Name: | proximal/distal axis specification |
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Synonyms: | proximal/distal axis determination, proximodistal axis specification |
Definition: | The establishment, maintenance and elaboration of the proximal/distal axis. The proximal/distal axis is defined by a line that runs from main body (proximal end) of an organism outward (distal end). |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0009946] QuickGO AmiGO |