Term Name: | odontogenesis |
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Synonyms: | odontogenesis of calcareous or chitinous tooth, odontogeny, odontosis, tooth development, tooth morphogenesis |
Definition: | The process whose specific outcome is the progression of a tooth or teeth over time, from formation to the mature structure(s). A tooth is any hard bony, calcareous, or chitinous organ found in the mouth or pharynx of an animal and used in procuring or masticating food. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0042476] QuickGO AmiGO |