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GO: Biological Process

anatomical structure homeostasis

Term ID
GO:0060249
Synonyms
  • anatomical structure maintenance
Definition
A homeostatic process involved in the maintenance of an internal steady state within a defined anatomical structure of an organism, including control of cellular proliferation and death and control of metabolic function. An anatomical structure is any biological entity that occupies space and is distinguished from its surroundings. Anatomical structures can be macroscopic such as a carpel, or microscopic such as an acrosome.
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Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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