Term Name: | metanephric capsule formation |
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Definition: | The developmental process pertaining to the initial formation of a metanephric capsule from unspecified parts. The metanephric capsule is the tough fibrous layer surrounding the metanephros, covered in a thick layer of perinephric adipose tissue. It provides some protection from trauma and damage. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0072266] QuickGO AmiGO |