Term Name: | oligodendrocyte development |
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Synonyms: | oligodendrocyte cell development |
Definition: | The process aimed at the progression of an oligodendrocyte over time, from initial commitment of the cell to a specific fate, to the fully functional differentiated cell. An oligodendrocyte is a type of glial cell involved in myelinating the axons in the central nervous system. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0014003] QuickGO AmiGO |