odontogenesis

I. Literature review

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Nameodontogenesis
IDGO_0042476
collection_id

Biological process

Alternative ID

GO:0042477

Exact synonym

odontogeny, odontosis, tooth morphogenesis

Description

The process whose specific outcome is the progression of a tooth or teeth over time, from formation to the mature structure(s). A tooth is any hard bony, calcareous, or chitinous organ found in the mouth or pharynx of an animal and used in procuring or masticating food.

Related synonym

tooth development

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