Term Name: trabecula formation
Synonyms: trabecula biogenesis, trabeculation
Definition: The process of creating a trabecula in an organ. A trabecula is a small, often microscopic, tissue element in the form of a small beam, strut or rod, which generally has a mechanical function. Trabecula are usually but not necessarily, composed of dense collagenous tissue.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0060343]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: animal organ morphogenesis trabecula morphogenesis
is a type of: anatomical structure formation involved in morphogenesis
has subtype: bone trabecula formation heart trabecula formation liver trabecula formation spleen trabecula formation