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GO: Biological Process

iris morphogenesis

Term ID
GO:0061072
Synonyms
Definition
The process in which the iris is generated and organized. The iris is an anatomical structure in the eye whose opening forms the pupil. The iris is responsible for controlling the diameter and size of the pupil and the amount of light reaching the retina.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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