organ development and organogenesis

[J Clark]

Hi,

We have a proposal to make a small change to the definitions 
of the terms 'organogenesis' and 'orgen development':

[ 1185172 ] lymph gland development (sensu Insecta)
https://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1185172&group_id=36855&atid=440764
(Alex's comment of Date: 2005-05-17 15:16)

Alex has suggested that the defs should change to include 
the phrase 'function or functions' rather than just 
'function' as follows:


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Term: organogenesis ;
old def: Morphogenesis of a tissue or tissues that function 
together to perform a specific function. Morphogenesis 
pertains to processes by which anatomical structures are 
generated and organized. Organs are commonly observed as 
visibly distinct structures, but may also exist as loosely 
associated clusters of cells that function together as to 
perform a specific function.

new def: Morphogenesis of a tissue or tissues that work 
together to perform a specific function or functions. 
Morphogenesis pertains to processes by which anatomical 
structures are generated and organized.  Organs are commonly 
observed as visibly distinct structures, but may also exist 
as loosely associated clusters of cells that work together 
to perform a specific function or functions.
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Term: organ development ; GO:0048513
old def: Development of a tissue or tissues that function 
together to perform a specific function. Development 
pertains to processes aimed at the progression of a 
structure over time, from its formation to the mature 
structure. Organs are commonly observed as visibly distinct 
structures, but may also exist as loosely associated 
clusters of cells that function together as to perform a 
specific function.

new def: Development of a tissue or tissues that work 
together to perform a specific function or functions. 
Development pertains to processes aimed at the progression 
of a structure over time, from its formation to the mature 
structure. Organs are commonly observed as visibly distinct 
structures, but may also exist as loosely associated 
clusters of cells that work together to perform a specific 
function or functions.


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If there are no objections I will implement this one week 
from now on the 24th May.

Thanks,

Jen








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