metanephric pyramids development
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the metanephric pyramids over time, from their formation to the mature structures. Metanephric pyramids are the conical masses that constitute the renal medulla in a metanephros; they contain the loops of Henle and the medullary collecting ducts. [ GOC:mtg_kidney_jan10 ]
Synonyms: metanephric kidney pyramid development, metanephric renal pyramid development, metanephric renal medulla development, metanephric pyramid development
Term info
mah
2010-03-18T01:04:51Z
biological_process
GO:0072211
Term relations
- pyramid development
- results in development of some metanephric pyramid
- part of some metanephros development