organ development and organogenesis

[David Hill]

These minor changes to the defs are fine by me.

David

J Clark wrote:

> Hi,
>
> We have a proposal to make a small change to the definitions of the 
> terms 'organogenesis' and 'orgen development':
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> [ 1185172 ] lymph gland development (sensu Insecta)
> https://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1185172&group_id=36855&atid=440764 
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> (Alex's comment of Date: 2005-05-17 15:16)
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Thanks,
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> Jen
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