Structured Summary
Abstract
The series of changes to the shape, size, components, and functions of an individual organism that occur over time as the organism progresses from its initial form to full size and maturity.
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Used as a Subheading
Growth and Development is also a MeSH subheading (qualifier Q000254), attached to other headings to focus them on this aspect:
Used with microorganisms, plants, and the postnatal period of animals for growth and development. It includes also the postnatal growth or development of organs or anatomical parts. For prenatal period of animals for growth and development use /embryology.
- Qualifier ID
- Q000254
- Qualifier Tree
- Y08.020
Indexing annotation
subheading only; for micro-organisms & plants; with animals, for postnatal development only: for prenatal development, see /embryology
Subheading synonyms
- growth and development
- development
- growth
- postnatal development
- postnatal growth
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Synonyms
1 entry terms
- Development and Growth
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Aspects Covered
6 allowable subheadings
Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethics, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.
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Indexing Annotation
general only; prefer specifics or /growth with specific organism, organ or tissue
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History Note
2005
MeSH Hierarchy
Tree Number
- G07.345
AMA Style
References
- National Library of Medicine. Growth and Development. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D048788. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D048788
- Growth and Development. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2843407