subheading only; for micro-organisms & plants; with animals, for postnatal development only: for prenatal development, see /embryology
Scope Note
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.
Entry Version
GROWTH
Abbreviation
GD
Entry Term(s)
development
growth
growth and development
postnatal development
postnatal growth
Online Note
search policy: Online Manual; use: main heading/GD or GD (SH) or SUBS APPLY GD
History Note
66; used with Category A & B 1966-74; A1-9, A13-15 & B 1975-86; A1-9, A13-15, B & INFANT, NEWBORN+ 1987-89; A1-l0, A13-14 & B 1990 forward
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.
