Term Information

Accession

GO:0001889

Ontology

biological process

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Definition

The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the liver over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The liver is an exocrine gland which secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat, synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood, synthesizes vitamin A, detoxifies poisonous substances, stores glycogen, and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes. [source: GOC:add, ISBN:068340007X]

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Subset

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External References

MIPS_funcat (1)

• 47.03.11.07

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