pineal gland development
The progression of the pineal gland over time from its initial formation until its mature state. The pineal gland is an endocrine gland that secretes melatonin and is involved in circadian rhythms. [ GOC:jid GOC:dgh GOC:dph GOC:cls http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/go/references/0000021 ]
Synonyms: epiphysis development
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- gland development
- results in development of some pineal body
- part of some endocrine system development
- part of some diencephalon development