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GO: Biological Process

morphogenesis of a branching structure

Term ID
GO:0001763
Synonyms
  • branching morphogenesis
Definition
The process in which the anatomical structures of branches are generated and organized. A branch is a division or offshoot from a main stem. Examples in animals would include blood vessels, nerves, lymphatics and other endothelial or epithelial tubes. 0721662544
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