pyramid development
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the kidney pyramids over time, from its formation to the mature structure. Kidney pyramids are the conical masses that constitute the renal medulla in a multi-lobed mammalian kidney; they contain the loops of Henle and the medullary collecting ducts. [ GOC:mtg_kidney_jan10 ]
Synonyms: kidney pyramid development, renal pyramid development, renal medulla development, pyramids development
Term info
mah
2010-01-25T04:01:36Z
biological_process
GO:0072056
Term relations
- anatomical structure development
- part of some kidney development
- results in development of some kidney pyramid