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GO: Biological Process

ectopic germ cell programmed cell death

Term ID
GO:0035234
Synonyms
  • programmed cell death of ectopic germ cells
  • programmed cell death, ectopic germ cells
Definition
Programmed cell death of an errant germ line cell that is outside the normal migratory path or ectopic to the gonad. This is an important mechanism of regulating germ cell survival within the embryo. 12814944
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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