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GO: Biological Process

lung alveolus development

Term ID
GO:0048286
Synonyms
  • alveolarization
  • alveologenesis
Definition
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the alveolus over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The alveolus is a sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of air passageways. 9751757
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