Term Name: | Peyer's patch development |
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Synonyms: | GALT development, gut-associated lymphoid tissue development |
Definition: | The process whose specific outcome is the progression of Peyer's patches over time, from their formation to the mature structure. Peyer's patches are typically found as nodules associated with gut epithelium with distinct internal structures including B- and T-zones for the activation of lymphocytes. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0048541] QuickGO AmiGO |