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Harderian gland development

Term Information

Accession
GO:0070384
Name
Harderian gland development
Ontology
biological_process
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Definition
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the Harderian gland over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The Harderian gland is an anterior orbital structure usually associated with the nictitating membrane, and produces and secretes a variety of substances to the eye, depending upon the species. Source: PMID:7559104, PMID:16856596, GOC:hjd
Comment
Note that the Harderian gland is found in all terrestrial vertebrate groups, including amphibia, reptiles, birds, and mammals. However, it appears to be absent in certain mammals such as bats, cows, horses, and higher primates. Though largely absent in the adult human, it is present in the fetal and neonatal stages.
History
See term history for GO:0070384 at QuickGO
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Harderian gland development [is_a relation] is_a  gland development (GO:0048732)

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