format-version: 1.2 date: 15:12:2009 10:34 saved-by: caripark auto-generated-by: OBO-Edit 2.0 subsetdef: slim_cattle "ATO Cattle Slim" subsetdef: slim_chkn "ATO Chicken Slim" subsetdef: slim_pig "ATO Pig Slim" default-namespace: Trait.ontology RGDformat-version: 1.2 [Term] id: VT:0000000 name: circulatory physiology def: "any measurable functional characteristic related to the flow of blood or lymph through its vascular system or of the vascular system itself" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0001544 ! cardiovascular system physiology [Term] id: VT:0000001 name: Trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of an organism" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig [Term] id: VT:0000002 name: head size def: "any measurable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the head" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0000432 ! head morphology [Term] id: VT:0000003 name: adipose tissue morphology alt_id: VT:0000011 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the connective tissue composed of fat cells enmeshed in areolar tissue" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0005375 ! adipose trait [Term] id: VT:0000005 name: right atrium size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions, proportions, magnitude, or extent of the right upper chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "right atrial size" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0003140 ! atrium size relationship: part_of VT:0000019 ! right atrium morphology [Term] id: VT:0000006 name: atrial appendage completeness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic pertaining to the wholeness of the small trabeculated chamber projecting from the atrium proper" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004253 ! atrium appendage integrity [Term] id: VT:0000008 name: atrium appendage configuration def: "any measurable characteristic of the arrangement of the small trabeculated chamber projecting from the atrium proper" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "atrial appendage configuration" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000024 ! atrium appendage morphology [Term] id: VT:0000009 name: atrium septum completeness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic pertaining to the wholeness of the wall between the upper chambers of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "atrial septal completeness" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000282 ! atrium septum integrity [Term] id: VT:0000010 name: abdominal fat pad morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the encapsulated adipose tissue in the abdomen" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn synonym: "abdominal fat depot morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005334 ! fat pad morphology [Term] id: VT:0000012 name: left atrium size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions, proportions, magnitude, or extent of the left upper chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "left atrial size" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0003140 ! atrium size relationship: part_of VT:0000020 ! left atrium morphology [Term] id: VT:0000013 name: fat distribution def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the normal placement of fat on the body" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig synonym: "adipose tissue distribution" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000003 ! adipose tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0000015 name: outer ear pigmentation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the deposition or aggregation of coloring matter in the outer ear" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:GO "Definition from the Gene Ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002095 ! skin pigmentation relationship: part_of VT:0002177 ! outer ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0000017 name: outer ear size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the outer ears" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "ear size" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0002177 ! outer ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0000018 name: ventricle membranous septum morphology def: "any measurable or observable structural characteristic of the membranous portion of the wall between the lower chambers of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "interventricular membranous septum thickness" RELATED [] synonym: "ventricular membranous septal thickness" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0007082 ! ventricle septum morphology [Term] id: VT:0000019 name: right atrium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the right upper chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "right atrial morphology" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0003105 ! heart atrium morphology [Term] id: VT:0000020 name: left atrium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the left upper chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "left atrial morphology" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0003105 ! heart atrium morphology [Term] id: VT:0000021 name: outer ear prominence def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical distance from the outer edge of the outer ear to the head" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002177 ! outer ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0000022 name: outer ear shape def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape of the external ear" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002177 ! outer ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0000023 name: ear distance/ position def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the distance between or the placement of the outer ears" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002177 ! outer ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0000024 name: atrium appendage morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the small trabeculated chamber projecting from the atrium proper" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "atrial appendage morphology" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0003105 ! heart atrium morphology [Term] id: VT:0000025 name: atrioventricular valve morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the valves that gate the flow of blood from the atria into the ventricles" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000285 ! heart valve morphology [Term] id: VT:0000026 name: inner ear morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the labyrinth, including the semicircular canals, vestibule and cochlea" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] xref: GO:0042472 relationship: part_of VT:0002102 ! ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0000027 name: head width def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ear to ear distance across the head" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000002 ! head size [Term] id: VT:0000028 name: pars superior vestibularis morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the part of the vestibular ganglion that receives fibers from the maculae of the utricle and the sacculae and the ampullae of the anterior and lateral semicircular ducts" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000026 ! inner ear morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002856 ! vestibular ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0000029 name: malleus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the largest of the three auditory ossicles, which resembles a club or hammer" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0005105 ! middle ear ossicle morphology [Term] id: VT:0000030 name: tympanic ring morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the bony ring at the ear canal to which the tympanic membrane is attached" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000049 ! middle ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0000031 name: cochlea morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the spiral-shaped bony canal in the inner ear containing the hair cells that transduce sound" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000026 ! inner ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0000032 name: cochlear integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completion, soundness or configuration of the cochlea" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000031 ! cochlea morphology [Term] id: VT:0000033 name: mitral valve morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000025 ! atrioventricular valve morphology [Term] id: VT:0000034 name: vestibule morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the cavity between the semicircular canals and the cochlea of the inner ear" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000026 ! inner ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0000035 name: membranous labyrinth morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the complex arrangement of communicating canaliculi and sacs suspended within the cavity of the bony labyrinth of the inner ear" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000026 ! inner ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0000036 name: tricuspid valve morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the valve between the right atrium and the right ventricle of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000025 ! atrioventricular valve morphology [Term] id: VT:0000037 name: lateral semicircular canal morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the lateral long bony tube of the labyrinth that is involved in the sense of balance" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "horizontal semicircular canal morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002428 ! semicircular canal morphology [Term] id: VT:0000038 name: head length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the anterior to posterior length of the head" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000002 ! head size [Term] id: VT:0000039 name: otic capsule morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the cartilage or bony capsule surrounding the inner ear mechanism" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "periotic capsule morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000026 ! inner ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0000040 name: aortic valve morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the valve between the left ventricle and the ascending aorta" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002746 ! semilunar valve morphology [Term] id: VT:0000041 name: endolymphatic duct size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of small membranous canal of the inner ear; connecting membranous labyrinth with the endolymphatic sac" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0006011 ! endolymphatic duct morphology [Term] id: VT:0000042 name: organ of Corti def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the highly specialized epithelium in the floor of the ductus cochlearis; also referred to a spiral organ (organum spirale), or acoustic papilla" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "spiral organ morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003169 ! scala media morphology [Term] id: VT:0000043 name: organ of Corti integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completion, soundness or configuration of the highly specialized epithelium in the floor of the ductus cochlearis" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000042 ! organ of Corti [Term] id: VT:0000044 name: pulmonary valve morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the valve between the right ventricle and the pulmonary trunk" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002746 ! semilunar valve morphology [Term] id: VT:0000045 name: hair cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the sensory epithelial cells of the inner ear" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000972 ! mechanoreceptor morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000026 ! inner ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0000046 name: sulcus ampullaris morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the transverse groove on the membranous amupulla of each semicircular duct, where the nerve enters the ampullary crest" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "ampullary groove morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "ampullary sulcus morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000026 ! inner ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0000047 name: head circumference def: "any measurable characteristic related to the distance around the widest part of the head" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000002 ! head size [Term] id: VT:0000048 name: stria vascularis morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the stratified, secretory epithelium which lines the upper part of the cochlear spiral ligament and maintains K+ homeostasis in the endolymph; stria vascularis normally consists of marginal, intermediate, and basal cells: basal and marginal cell tight junctions preclude paracellular diffusion into and out of the intrastrial space while basal and intermediate cells secrete into this space K+ derived from fibrocytes through gap junctions" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "psalterial cord morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "stria vascularis ductus cochlearis morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "vascular stripe morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003169 ! scala media morphology [Term] id: VT:0000049 name: middle ear morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of any of the components of the tympanic cavity or its ossicles" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002102 ! ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0000051 name: testes physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes of the male reproductive glands" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] synonym: "testicular physiology" EXACT [] synonym: "testis physiology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005647 ! sex gland physiology [Term] id: VT:0000052 name: onset of ear unfolding def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the timing of the initiation of opening and spreading out of the outer ear" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0015029 ! outer ear development [Term] id: VT:0000053 name: heart integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the organ that pumps blood through the body" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "cardiac integrity" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000266 ! heart morphology [Term] id: VT:0000054 name: onset of ear emergence def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the timing of the start of the growth of the outer ear" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "onset of ear elevation" EXACT [] synonym: "onset of ear extroversion" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0015029 ! outer ear development [Term] id: VT:0000057 name: osteogenesis alt_id: VT:0001535 alt_id: VT:0001536 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process of bone formation" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "bone formation" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002113 ! skeletal system development [Term] id: VT:0000058 name: heart muscle compact layer morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the outer, dense layer of the myocardium" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "myocardial compact layer morphology" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0005329 ! heart muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0000059 name: osteoclast formation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the development of this multinucleated cell, which normally functions in the absorption and removal of osseous tissue" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "osteophage formation" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000057 ! osteogenesis [Term] id: VT:0000060 name: onset of bone ossification def: "any measurable characteristic related to the onset of the formation of bone" [J:40203] relationship: part_of VT:0000057 ! osteogenesis [Term] id: VT:0000061 name: heart muscle fiber morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the multinucleated muscle cells comprising the myocardium" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "myocardial fiber morphology" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0005329 ! heart muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0000062 name: heart muscle trabeculae morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the supporting bundles of muscular fibers lining the walls of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "cardiac muscle trabeculae morphology" RELATED [] synonym: "myocardial trabeculae morphology" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0005329 ! heart muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0000063 name: ventricle papillary muscle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the group of myocardial bundles which terminate in the chordae tendineae that attach to the cusps of the atrioventricular valves; each ventricle has an anterior and a posterior papillary muscle; the right ventricle sometimes has a septal papillary muscle" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "musculus papillaris morphology" RELATED [] xref: MP:0004058 relationship: part_of VT:0005294 ! heart ventricle morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005329 ! heart muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0000064 name: secondary bone resorption def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability of osteoclasts to degrade the organic and inorganic phases of bone by absorption" [J:61295, J:67040] relationship: part_of VT:0001541 ! osteoclast physiology [Term] id: VT:0000065 name: bone marrow cavity morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the medullary cavities of the bones" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:61295] relationship: part_of VT:0000168 ! bone marrow development [Term] id: VT:0000071 name: axial skeleton cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the cell number in the skeletal elements of the trunk" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:55583, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0010030 ! skeletal system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0002114 ! axial skeleton morphology [Term] id: VT:0000073 name: heart muscle integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the involuntary muscle comprising the myocardium" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "cardiac muscle integrity" RELATED [] synonym: "myocardial integrity" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000053 ! heart integrity relationship: part_of VT:0005329 ! heart muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0000074 name: neurocranium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the bones of the skull enclosing the brain" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000438 ! skull morphology [Term] id: VT:0000075 name: blood-brain barrier morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the group of barriers and transport systems in the brain capillary endothelium that controls the entrance of substances into the brain extracellular space from the blood" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001614 ! blood vessel morphology [Term] id: VT:0000076 name: calvaria morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the upper dome-like portion of the skull" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "cranial vault morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000074 ! neurocranium morphology [Term] id: VT:0000077 name: interparietal bone morphology alt_id: VT:0000110 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the bone of the cranium that lies above and anterior to the occipital bone in some mammals" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000076 ! calvaria morphology [Term] id: VT:0000078 name: supraoccipital bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the bone on the dorsal side of the great foramen of the skull, usually forming a part of the occipital in the adult, but distinct in the young" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005269 ! occipital bone morphology [Term] id: VT:0000079 name: basioccipital bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the basilar process of the occipital bone in the base of the cranium, frequently forming a direct part of the occipital in the adult, but usually distinct in the young" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005269 ! occipital bone morphology [Term] id: VT:0000080 name: exoccipital bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the bone or region on the lateral sides of the great foremen of the skull, which often forms a part of the occipital in the adult, but is usually distinct in the young" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005269 ! occipital bone morphology [Term] id: VT:0000081 name: onset of suture closure alt_id: VT:0005268 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the fusion of the bones of the skull" [J:26513] synonym: "craniostosis" EXACT [] synonym: "craniosynostosis" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003420 ! onset of intramembranous bone ossification [Term] id: VT:0000082 name: parietal bone articulation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, or pattern position of the parietal bones in relation to each other" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000109 ! parietal bone morphology [Term] id: VT:0000084 name: fontanelle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the membranous interval at the margins of cranial bones in neonates" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "fontanel morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000076 ! calvaria morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002113 ! skeletal system development [Term] id: VT:0000085 name: blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the group of barriers and transport systems in the choroid plexus located in the lateral, third, and fourth brain ventricles that controls the entrance of substances into the cerebrospinal fluid from the blood" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001614 ! blood vessel morphology [Term] id: VT:0000087 name: capillary morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the minute blood vessels that connect arterioles and venules" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] xref: MP:0003658 is_a: VT:0001614 ! blood vessel morphology [Term] id: VT:0000088 name: blood vessel integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the tubes that carry blood through the body" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "vascular integrity" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0001614 ! blood vessel morphology [Term] id: VT:0000090 name: inferior vena cava integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the principal vein draining blood from the lower portion of the body" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000118 ! vein integrity relationship: part_of VT:0006063 ! inferior vena cava morphology [Term] id: VT:0000091 name: superior vena cava integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the principal vein draining blood from the upper portion of the body" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000118 ! vein integrity relationship: part_of VT:0006064 ! superior vena cava morphology [Term] id: VT:0000092 name: stria vascularis blood vessel integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completion, soundness or configuration of the blood vessels supplying the stria vascularis in the cochlea of the inner ear" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "integrity of the stial vasculature" RELATED [] synonym: "stria vascularis vascular integrity" RELATED [] synonym: "strial vascular integrity" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0000088 ! blood vessel integrity relationship: part_of VT:0004368 ! stria vascularis blood vessel morphology [Term] id: VT:0000093 name: choroid blood vessel integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the blood vessels of the choroid" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000088 ! blood vessel integrity relationship: part_of VT:0006237 ! choroid blood vessel morphology [Term] id: VT:0000094 name: conjunctival blood vessel integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the blood vessel network of the conjunctiva" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "conjunctival vascular integrity" RELATED [] synonym: "integrity of the conjunctival vasculature" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0000088 ! blood vessel integrity relationship: part_of VT:0006192 ! conjunctival blood vessel morphology [Term] id: VT:0000097 name: retina blood vessel integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the blood vessels supplying the retina" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "integrity of the retinal vasculature" RELATED [] synonym: "retinal vascular integrity" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0000088 ! blood vessel integrity relationship: part_of VT:0002792 ! retina blood vessel morphology [Term] id: VT:0000098 name: vomer bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the triangular flat bone of the nasal septum" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005274 ! viscerocranium morphology [Term] id: VT:0000099 name: aortic arch integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the portion of the descending aorta proceeding from the arch of the aorta and extending to the diaphragm" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004113 ! aortic arch morphology relationship: part_of VT:0007044 ! aorta integrity [Term] id: VT:0000100 name: ethmoidal bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the midline facial bone that encloses the nasal cavity" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "ethmoid bone morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005552 ! orbital bone morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005273 ! cranial base morphology [Term] id: VT:0000101 name: blood vessel elastic tissue integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the tissue that is found in the tunica media of the vessels wall and allows vessels to stretch" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "vascular elastic tissue integrity" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000088 ! blood vessel integrity relationship: part_of VT:0006083 ! blood vessel elastic tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0000102 name: nasal bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of either of two rectangular bone plates forming the bridge of the nose" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005274 ! viscerocranium morphology [Term] id: VT:0000103 name: pulmonary vein integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the blood vessels that return oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "pulmonary venous integrity" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0000118 ! vein integrity relationship: part_of VT:0002726 ! pulmonary vein morphology [Term] id: VT:0000104 name: sphenoid bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the irregularly shaped bone of the base of the skull" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0005552 ! orbital bone morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005273 ! cranial base morphology [Term] id: VT:0000106 name: basisphenoid bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the part of the base of the cranium between the basioccipital and the presphenoid, which usually ossifies separately in the embryo or in the young, and becomes a part of the sphenoid in the adult; in many animals it persists as a separate bone between the basioccipital bone and the presphenoidal bone" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000104 ! sphenoid bone morphology [Term] id: VT:0000107 name: frontal bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the bone forming the forehead and roof of the eye orbit" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0005552 ! orbital bone morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000076 ! calvaria morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005274 ! viscerocranium morphology [Term] id: VT:0000109 name: parietal bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the curved bone forming part of the vault of the cranium" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000076 ! calvaria morphology [Term] id: VT:0000116 name: tooth development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the teeth during their formation and differentiation" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002113 ! skeletal system development relationship: part_of VT:0003935 ! craniofacial development [Term] id: VT:0000117 name: tooth primordium development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the cells that give rise to the teeth during their formation and differentiation" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "tooth anlage development" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000116 ! tooth development [Term] id: VT:0000118 name: vein integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the blood vessels that return blood to the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "venous integrity" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0000088 ! blood vessel integrity is_a: VT:0002725 ! vein morphology [Term] id: VT:0000119 name: tooth eruption def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the passage of a tooth through the alveolar process and perforation of the gums" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002100 ! tooth morphology [Term] id: VT:0000120 name: bite alignment def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the patterned arrangement of the teeth or alignment of the jaw" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000438 ! skull morphology [Term] id: VT:0000121 name: cardiovascular development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the heart or blood vessels during their formation and differentiation" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0100015 ! circulatory system development [Term] id: VT:0000122 name: blood vessel development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the vasculature during its formation and differentiation" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "vascular development" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000121 ! cardiovascular development [Term] id: VT:0000124 name: tooth number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the count of the hard structures of the upper and lower jaws used in mastication" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:61295] relationship: part_of VT:0002100 ! tooth morphology [Term] id: VT:0000125 name: heart tube morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the early embryonic heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000267 ! heart development [Term] id: VT:0000126 name: tooth strength def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of teeth to endure the application of force without yielding or breaking" [J:61509, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002100 ! tooth morphology [Term] id: VT:0000127 name: molar integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completion, soundness, or configuration of the molars" [J:61509, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002689 ! molar morphology [Term] id: VT:0000128 name: molar growth def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the rate of increase in size of the most posterior teeth located on either side of the jaw, and characterized by a large crown and broad chewing surface" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000116 ! tooth development [Term] id: VT:0000129 name: ameloblast integrity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the completion, soundness or configuration of the epithelial cells of the inner later of the enamel organ of the developing tooth" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002650 ! ameloblast development [Term] id: VT:0000130 name: cancellous bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of bone that has a lattice-like or spongy structure" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "spongy bone morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "spongy spongiosa morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "spongy substance morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "substantia trabecularis morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "trabecular bone morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003795 ! bone structure [Term] id: VT:0000131 name: long bone epiphysis morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the head of a developing long bone that is separated from the shaft by the epiphyseal plate" [J:61509] relationship: part_of VT:0002113 ! skeletal system development relationship: part_of VT:0003723 ! long bone morphology [Term] id: VT:0000132 name: epiphysis width def: "any measurable characteristic related to the width of the part of the long bones that initially develops from a distinct ossification center than the shaft" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:61295] relationship: part_of VT:0000131 ! long bone epiphysis morphology [Term] id: VT:0000133 name: long bone metaphysis morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the conical section of bone between the epiphysis and diaphysis of the long bones" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:61295] synonym: "metaphysis morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003723 ! long bone morphology [Term] id: VT:0000134 name: cortical bone thickness def: "any measurable characteristic related to the width of the superficial layer of compact bone" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:58795] relationship: part_of VT:0003796 ! cortical bone morphology [Term] id: VT:0000135 name: outflow tract morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the path through which blood exits the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002127 ! cardiovascular system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000136 name: microglial cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the small neuroglial cells, possibly of mesodermal origin, which may become phagocytic, in areas of neural damage or inflammation" [J:71688, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000952 ! central nervous system glia morphology [Term] id: VT:0000137 name: vertebra morphology alt_id: VT:0001538 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the bony segment of the spinal column" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002114 ! axial skeleton morphology [Term] id: VT:0000138 name: vertebra number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of bony segments of the spinal column" [J:35802] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0000137 ! vertebra morphology [Term] id: VT:0000139 name: transverse process morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the bony protrusion on either side of the arch of a thoracic vertebrae" [J:62022, J:62023] relationship: part_of VT:0003047 ! thoracic vertebra morphology [Term] id: VT:0000140 name: pedicle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of part of the posteriorlateral vertebral arch of a thoracic vertebrae" [J:62022, J:62023] relationship: part_of VT:0003047 ! thoracic vertebra morphology [Term] id: VT:0000141 name: vertebral body morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the vertebra anterior to the vertebral canal" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:55583] relationship: part_of VT:0000137 ! vertebra morphology [Term] id: VT:0000142 name: ear thickness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the straight line distance from the exterior surface to the interior surface of the outer ear" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000017 ! outer ear size [Term] id: VT:0000143 name: immature B cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of the cells of the B lymphocyte lineage that have undergone VDJ rearrangement of the heavy chain and V-J rearrangement of the light chain; these cells express IgM on the cell surface but have not yet been selected for self-reactivity" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0010032 ! circulatory sytem cell number is_a: VT:0010040 ! immune system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0005022 ! immature B cell morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0000148 name: shoulder/pelvic girdle morphology alt_id: VT:0001540 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the bones of the shoulder or of the bones of the pelvis by which the limbs attach to the axial skeleton" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005508 ! skeletal system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000149 name: scapula morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of either or both of the large, flat bones of the back part of the shoulder" [J:13049] relationship: part_of VT:0000148 ! shoulder/pelvic girdle morphology [Term] id: VT:0000150 name: rib morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the bones forming the bony wall of the chest" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:50311] relationship: part_of VT:0002114 ! axial skeleton morphology [Term] id: VT:0000151 name: atrioventricular canal partitioning def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the process by which the right and left sides of the heart become separated" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000267 ! heart development [Term] id: VT:0000152 name: proximal rib morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the rib structures near the spine; ribs do not contact vertebrae" [J:62022, J:62023] relationship: part_of VT:0000150 ! rib morphology [Term] id: VT:0000153 name: blood circulatory physiology def: "any measurable functional characteristic related to the flow of blood through its vasculature or of the vasculature itself" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:0000000 ! circulatory physiology [Term] id: VT:0000154 name: lymph circulatory physiology def: "any measurable functional characteristic related to the flow of lymph through its vasculature or of the vasculature itself" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:0000000 ! circulatory physiology [Term] id: VT:0000155 name: rib attachment def: "characteristic related to attachment of ribs to the vertebral column or to the sternum" [J:19212] relationship: part_of VT:0000150 ! rib morphology [Term] id: VT:0000156 name: memory B cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of cells of the B lymphocyte lineage that do not secrete antibody after an initial contact with antigen, but can be rapidly activated after a second challenge with the same antigen" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002458 ! B cell number relationship: part_of VT:0002440 ! memory B cell morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0000157 name: sternum morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the long flat bone of the chest; articulates with clavicle and first seven rib pairs" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:19212] relationship: part_of VT:0002114 ! axial skeleton morphology [Term] id: VT:0000159 name: xiphoid process morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the posterior tip of the sternum" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:42932] relationship: part_of VT:0000157 ! sternum morphology [Term] id: VT:0000163 name: cartilage morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the nonvascular, resilient, flexible connective tissue found primarily in joints, walls of the thorax, and tubular structures, but which also comprises most of the skeleton in early fetal life" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0005508 ! skeletal system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000164 name: cartilage development def: "characteristic related to formation of the nonvascular, resilient, flexible connective tissue found primarily in joints, walls of the thorax, and tubular structures, but which also comprises most of the skeleton in early fetal life" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0002113 ! skeletal system development [Term] id: VT:0000165 name: hypertrophic chondrocyte zone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the cartilage cell matrix layer" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:58795] relationship: part_of VT:0000164 ! cartilage development relationship: part_of VT:0003055 ! epiphyseal plate morphology [Term] id: VT:0000166 name: chondrocyte morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of nondividing cartilage cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:40203] relationship: part_of VT:0000163 ! cartilage morphology [Term] id: VT:0000167 name: chondrocyte number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of nondividing cartilage cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:61509] relationship: part_of VT:0000166 ! chondrocyte morphology [Term] id: VT:0000168 name: bone marrow development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the soft, pulpy tissue filling the medullary cavities of bones during its formation and differentiation" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0002113 ! skeletal system development [Term] id: VT:0000170 name: blood vessel physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the blood vessel" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0000153 ! blood circulatory physiology [Term] id: VT:0000171 name: blood physiology def: "any measurable functional characteristic related to blood or the flow of blood through the blood vessels" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0000153 ! blood circulatory physiology [Term] id: VT:0000172 name: bone marrow cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells that make up the core cavities of bones" [MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0010032 ! circulatory sytem cell number relationship: part_of VT:0002398 ! bone marrow cell morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0000173 name: lymph vessel physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the lymph vessel" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0000154 ! lymph circulatory physiology [Term] id: VT:0000174 name: lymph physiology def: "any measurable functional characteristic related to lymph or the flow of lymph through the lymph vessels" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0000154 ! lymph circulatory physiology [Term] id: VT:0000175 name: hemodynamics def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process of the flow of blood through the blood vessels" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0000171 ! blood physiology [Term] id: VT:0000179 name: blood chemistry alt_id: VT:0001546 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentrations of proteins, minerals, nutrients, gases, or other substances in the blood" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0005428 ! clinical chemistry [Term] id: VT:0000180 name: circulating cholesterol level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of these most abundant steroids in animal tissues, and precursors to steroid hormones and bile salts; also components of plasma membranes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0003947 ! cholesterol level is_a: VT:0003949 ! circulating lipid level [Term] id: VT:0000181 name: circulating LDL cholesterol level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of low density lipoprotein, which normally transports cholesterol to tissues other than the liver" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "LDL cholesterol level" EXACT [] synonym: "LDL level" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000180 ! circulating cholesterol level [Term] id: VT:0000182 name: blood flow def: "any measurable functional characteristic related to the quantity of blood that passes a given point in the circulation in a given period of time" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0000175 ! hemodynamics [Term] id: VT:0000183 name: blood pressure def: "any measurable functional characteristic related to the force exerted by the blood against the vessel wall" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0000175 ! hemodynamics [Term] id: VT:0000184 name: circulating HDL cholesterol level alt_id: VT:0001555 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of high density lipoprotein; this molecule transports cholesterol to the liver for excretion in bile" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "HDL cholesterol level" EXACT [] synonym: "HDL level" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000180 ! circulating cholesterol level [Term] id: VT:0000185 name: blood flow velocity def: "any measurable characteristic relate to the rate of linear blood movement through the vessels" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0000175 ! hemodynamics [Term] id: VT:0000186 name: blood shear stress def: "any measurable characteristic related to the mechanical force exerted on the vessel wall due to the flow of blood within the vessel" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0000175 ! hemodynamics [Term] id: VT:0000187 name: triglyceride level alt_id: VT:0001551 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of this molecule, glycerol esterified at each of its three hydroxyl groups by a fatty acid; triglyceride is an important molecule for storage of fatty acids in adipose tissue" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn synonym: "triacylglycerol level" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001547 ! lipid level [Term] id: VT:0000188 name: circulating glucose level alt_id: VT:0001557 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of this major monosaccharide of the body; it is an important energy source" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "blood glucose level" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002078 ! glucose homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0000189 name: blood vessel distensibilty def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the blood vessel to stretch" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0000170 ! blood vessel physiology [Term] id: VT:0000190 name: blood vessel permeability def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of water and solutes to pass through the blood vessel wall" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0000170 ! blood vessel physiology [Term] id: VT:0000192 name: mineral level alt_id: VT:0001561 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of any inorganic substance that has importance in body functions" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0005636 ! mineral homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0000194 name: blood vessel proliferation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process of increasing the number of blood vessels within a given area or volume of tissue" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0000170 ! blood vessel physiology [Term] id: VT:0000195 name: blood vessel reactivity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of a blood vessel to change diameter in response to a chemical or mechanical signal" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0000170 ! blood vessel physiology [Term] id: VT:0000197 name: vasodilation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of a blood vessel to increase its diameter in response to a chemical or mechanical signal" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:0000195 ! blood vessel reactivity [Term] id: VT:0000198 name: vasoconstriction def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of a blood vessel to reduce its diameter in response to a chemical or mechanical signal" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:0000195 ! blood vessel reactivity [Term] id: VT:0000199 name: circulating albumin level alt_id: VT:0001568 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of this most abundant of the plasma proteins" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "albumin level" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005416 ! circulating protein level [Term] id: VT:0000202 name: circulating alkaline phosphatase level alt_id: VT:0001571 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of this enzyme, which hydrolyzes orthophosphoric monoesters; low levels are seen in cases of hypophosphatasia" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "alkaline phosphatase activity" RELATED [] synonym: "alkaline phosphatase level" EXACT [] synonym: "AP level" EXACT [] synonym: "circulating ALP levels" EXACT [] xref: GO:0004035 is_a: VT:0001570 ! circulating enzyme level [Term] id: VT:0000203 name: circulating aspartate transaminase level alt_id: VT:0001572 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of this enzyme, which catalyzes the reversible transfer of an amine group from l-glutamic acid to oxaloacetic acid, forming alpha-ketoglutaric acid and l-aspartic acid; aids in diagnosis of viral hepatitis and myocardial infarction" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "aspartate aminotransferase level" EXACT [] synonym: "aspartate transaminase level" EXACT [] synonym: "AST level" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001570 ! circulating enzyme level [Term] id: VT:0000207 name: agonist-induced vasodilation def: "any measurable characteristic related to an increase in blood vessel diameter caused by chemical, hormone, or other substance" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:0000197 ! vasodilation [Term] id: VT:0000208 name: hypoxia-induced vasodilation def: "any measurable characteristic related to an increase in blood vessel diameter caused by a change in oxygen concentration" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:0000197 ! vasodilation [Term] id: VT:0000215 name: stretch-induced vasodilation def: "any measurable characteristic related to an increase in blood vessel diameter caused by increased stretch of the blood vessel wall" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:0000197 ! vasodilation [Term] id: VT:0000216 name: agonist-induced vasoconstriction def: "any measurable characteristic related to the reduction of blood vessel diameter caused by chemical, hormone, or other substance" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:0000198 ! vasoconstriction [Term] id: VT:0000217 name: white blood cell number alt_id: VT:0001587 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of nucleated cells of the myeloid or lymphoid lineages, found in blood or other tissue" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig synonym: "leukocyte count" EXACT [] synonym: "leukocyte number" EXACT [] synonym: "WBC count" EXACT [] synonym: "white blood cell count" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000237 ! blood cell number relationship: part_of VT:0000716 ! immune system cell morphology relationship: part_of VT:0015026 ! leukocyte morphology [Term] id: VT:0000218 name: heart physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the heart" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] synonym: "cardiac physiology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001544 ! cardiovascular system physiology [Term] id: VT:0000219 name: lymph flow def: "any measurable characteristic related to the quantity of lymph that passes a given point in the circulation in a given period of time" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0000174 ! lymph physiology [Term] id: VT:0000220 name: heart contractile physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of heart muscle to contract thereby causing blood to flow out of the heart chambers" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] synonym: "cardiac contractile physiology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000218 ! heart physiology [Term] id: VT:0000222 name: neutrophil number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of neutrophils" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "neutrophil count" EXACT [] synonym: "segmented neutrophil count" NARROW [] is_a: VT:0000334 ! granulocyte number relationship: part_of VT:0002415 ! neutrophil morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0000223 name: monocyte number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of the large, phagocytic mononuclear leukocytes produced in the vertebrate bone marrow and released into the blood" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "monocyte count" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000217 ! white blood cell number relationship: part_of VT:0002620 ! monocyte morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0000226 name: mean corpuscular volume alt_id: VT:0001590 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the average amount of space occupied by each red blood cell, calculated from the hematocrit and red cell count, in erythrocyte indices" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: MCV is calculated by dividing the hematocrit by the total number of RBCs and multiplying this number by ten (10). This was found on medfriendly.com. cwg 3/10/03 subset: slim_chkn synonym: "MCV" EXACT [] synonym: "mean cell volume" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000248 ! erythrocyte size [Term] id: VT:0000228 name: thrombopoiesis alt_id: VT:0000211 alt_id: VT:0000227 alt_id: VT:0001583 alt_id: VT:0001591 alt_id: VT:0001592 alt_id: VT:0002448 def: "characteristic related to development of the non-nucleated cells of the blood (platelets, thrombocytes) involved in blood coagulation" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "platelet development" NARROW [] synonym: "thrombocyte development" NARROW [] relationship: part_of VT:0002123 ! hematopoiesis relationship: part_of VT:0002417 ! megakaryocyte morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0000229 name: megakaryocyte differentiation alt_id: VT:0001593 def: "characteristic related to the formation and development of these very large bone marrow cells which release mature platelets" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0000228 ! thrombopoiesis [Term] id: VT:0000231 name: heart excitatory physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the generation and conduction of electrical impulses in the heart" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] synonym: "cardiac excitatory physiology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000218 ! heart physiology [Term] id: VT:0000237 name: blood cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the numbers of the various types of blood cells" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig synonym: "hematopoietic cell number" EXACT [] synonym: "hemopoietic cell number" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0010032 ! circulatory sytem cell number relationship: part_of VT:0002123 ! hematopoiesis [Term] id: VT:0000239 name: myeloid colony forming progenitor cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of precursors of the myeloid cell types" [J:60630, MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0010032 ! circulatory sytem cell number relationship: part_of VT:0002123 ! hematopoiesis [Term] id: VT:0000240 name: hematopoiesis location def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the identification of the physical site where formation and development of blood cells occurs" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002123 ! hematopoiesis [Term] id: VT:0000242 name: heart electrical impulse generation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the generation of action potentials in cardiac muscle" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0000231 ! heart excitatory physiology [Term] id: VT:0000244 name: cardiac output def: "any measurable characteristic related to the quantity of blood that is ejected from the heart into the aorta in a given period of time" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:0000182 ! blood flow [Term] id: VT:0000245 name: erythropoiesis alt_id: VT:0001608 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the formation of red blood cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn synonym: "erythrocytopoiesis" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002123 ! hematopoiesis [Term] id: VT:0000247 name: interleukin-10 physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of this factor that is a co-regulator of mast cell growth and produced by T and B cells" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "IL-10 physiology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002529 ! interleukin physiology [Term] id: VT:0000248 name: erythrocyte size alt_id: VT:0001610 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the red blood cells" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0002447 ! erythrocyte morphology [Term] id: VT:0000253 name: plasma cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of the specialized forms of B-lymphocytes which produce and secrete immunoglobulin" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0010032 ! circulatory sytem cell number is_a: VT:0010040 ! immune system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0002439 ! plasma cell morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0000254 name: cerebrospinal fluid volume def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the amount of the serum-like fluid that circulates through the ventricles of the brain, the cavity of the spinal cord, and the subarachnoid space, functioning in shock absorption." [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003632 ! nervous system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000255 name: regional blood flow def: "any measurable functional characteristic related to blood flow in a specific region of the body, tissue, or organ" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:0000182 ! blood flow [Term] id: VT:0000259 name: capillary permeability def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of water and solutes to pass through the capillary wall" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:0000190 ! blood vessel permeability [Term] id: VT:0000260 name: hemostasis def: "any measurable functional characteristic related to the process of prevention of blood loss" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0000171 ! blood physiology [Term] id: VT:0000261 name: arterial blood flow def: "any measurable functional characteristic related to blood flow in the arteries" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:0000182 ! blood flow [Term] id: VT:0000262 name: venous blood flow def: "any measurable functional characteristic related to blood flow in the veins" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:0000182 ! blood flow [Term] id: VT:0000263 name: capillary blood flow def: "any measurable functional characteristic related to blood flow in the capillaries" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:0000182 ! blood flow [Term] id: VT:0000266 name: heart morphology alt_id: VT:0000271 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the organ that pumps blood through the body" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "cardiac morphology" EXACT [] xref: GO:0007505 xref: MP:0000266 relationship: part_of VT:0002127 ! cardiovascular system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000267 name: heart development alt_id: VT:0001624 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the heart during its formation and differentiation" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "cardiac development" EXACT [] xref: GO:0007507 xref: MP:0000267 relationship: part_of VT:0000121 ! cardiovascular development [Term] id: VT:0000268 name: vibrissae number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of whiskers" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002098 ! vibrissae morphology [Term] id: VT:0000269 name: heart tube looping morphogenesis def: "any measurable or observable characteristics pertaining to the process by which the embryonic heart tube bends to transform from a straight tube into the final folded configuration of the adult heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "cardiac looping morphogenesis" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000267 ! heart development [Term] id: VT:0000270 name: heart tube integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the early embryonic heart" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] relationship: part_of VT:0000125 ! heart tube morphology [Term] id: VT:0000272 name: aorta morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the main trunk of the systemic arteries" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] xref: MP:0000272 is_a: VT:0002191 ! artery morphology [Term] id: VT:0000276 name: right ventricle cell size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions, proportions, magnitude, or extent of the cells in the right lower chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "right ventricular cell size" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0001625 ! heart cell size relationship: part_of VT:0003920 ! right ventricle morphology [Term] id: VT:0000277 name: heart shape def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the form of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "cardiac shape" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000266 ! heart morphology [Term] id: VT:0000278 name: heart muscle fiber integrity alt_id: VT:0002994 def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the multinucleated muscle cells of the heart" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "cardiac muscle fiber integrity" RELATED [] synonym: "myocardial fiber integrity" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000061 ! heart muscle fiber morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000073 ! heart muscle integrity relationship: part_of VT:0004087 ! muscle fiber morphology [Term] id: VT:0000281 name: ventricle septum integrity alt_id: VT:0005484 def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the wall between the two lower chambers of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "interventricular septum integrity" RELATED [] synonym: "ventricular septal morphology" RELATED [] xref: MP:0000281 relationship: part_of VT:0000053 ! heart integrity relationship: part_of VT:0007082 ! ventricle septum morphology [Term] id: VT:0000282 name: atrium septum integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "atrial septal integrity" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000053 ! heart integrity relationship: part_of VT:0007081 ! atrium septum morphology [Term] id: VT:0000284 name: right ventricle integrity alt_id: VT:0000283 def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the right lower chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000053 ! heart integrity relationship: part_of VT:0003920 ! right ventricle morphology [Term] id: VT:0000285 name: heart valve morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the membranous folds of the heart that prevent reflux of fluid" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "cardiac valve morphology" RELATED [] xref: MP:0000285 relationship: part_of VT:0000266 ! heart morphology [Term] id: VT:0000286 name: mitral valve integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle of the heart" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] is_a: VT:0002745 ! atrioventricular valve integrity relationship: part_of VT:0000033 ! mitral valve morphology [Term] id: VT:0000288 name: pericardium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the fibroserous membrane covering the heart and beginning of the great vessels" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "pericardial morphology" EXACT [] xref: GO:0007513 relationship: part_of VT:0000266 ! heart morphology [Term] id: VT:0000297 name: endocardial cushion integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the mounds of embryonic connective tissue that bulge into the embryonic atrioventricular canal; these mounds fuse to form the valves between the right and left atrioventricular orifices" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] xref: GO:0007505 relationship: part_of VT:0007001 ! endocardial cushion morphology [Term] id: VT:0000306 name: umbilical artery integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the blood vessel of the umbilical cord" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] is_a: VT:0003410 ! artery integrity relationship: part_of VT:0001725 ! umbilical cord morphology [Term] id: VT:0000307 name: blood-inner ear barrier function def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the group of barriers and transport systems which regulate the transport of various substances from blood to inner ear tissue and maintain the microhomeostasis and functional integrity of the inner ear; the endothelial cells of the inner ear blood capillaries, linked to each other by tight junctions, represent the main component of the blood-inner ear barrier" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003878 ! ear physiology [Term] id: VT:0000313 name: cell death alt_id: VT:0001647 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the cessation of function at the cellular level" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "cellular death" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005621 ! cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0000315 name: urine hemoglobin level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of hemoglobin in the urine" [J:82330, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "hemoglobinuria" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0005160 ! urine protein level [Term] id: VT:0000317 name: cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0000358 ! cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0000319 name: endolymph physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the processes involved in the production (volume) or ionic homeostasis of the fluid contained within the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003878 ! ear physiology [Term] id: VT:0000330 name: endolymph production def: "any measurable characteristic related to the secretion of the fluid that is normally contained within the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000319 ! endolymph physiology [Term] id: VT:0000334 name: granulocyte number alt_id: VT:0000723 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of leukocytes that have abundant granules in the cytoplasm: basophils, neutrophils, or eosinophils" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "granulocyte count" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000217 ! white blood cell number relationship: part_of VT:0002441 ! granulocyte morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0000336 name: mast cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of the granulated cells found in most tissues and which contain large amounts of histamine and heparin in granules" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "mast cell count" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002607 ! basophil number relationship: part_of VT:0000359 ! mast cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0000340 name: perilymph physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the production (volume) or ionic homeostasis of the fluid contained within the osseous labyrinth, surrounding and protecting the membranous labyrinth" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003878 ! ear physiology [Term] id: VT:0000341 name: bile color def: "any measurable characteristic related to the color of the fluid secreted by the liver through the bile duct, determined by relative levels of bile pigments" [J:80519, RGD:DHM "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0005085 ! gall bladder physiology [Term] id: VT:0000344 name: Cajal-Retzius cell morphology alt_id: VT:0000793 alt_id: VT:0000817 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the distinct population of large, bipolar cells, distributed in a continuous band along the marginal zone of the cortex extending to the molecular layer of the dentate gyrus" [J:60896, MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002882 ! neuron morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000792 ! cortical marginal zone morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000812 ! dentate gyrus morphology [Term] id: VT:0000348 name: aerobic fitness def: "characteristic related to the ability to do physical work" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0002121 ! metabolism [Term] id: VT:0000350 name: cell proliferation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the growth and reproduction of similar cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005621 ! cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0000353 name: vestibular system physiology def: "any measurable characteristic of the processes pertinent to the function of the sensory system responsible for the sense of head position and movement of the body through space" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003878 ! ear physiology [Term] id: VT:0000354 name: linear vestibular evoked potential def: "any measurable characteristic related to the biphasic response elicited by linear acceleration transients (usually jerk pulses to an animal's head); normally, this response is measured by electrophysiological activity of the peripheral vestibular nerve; this assesses the function of the gravity receptor system including the utricles and saccules of the inner ear" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "linear vestibular compound action potentials" RELATED [] synonym: "VeSPs" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000353 ! vestibular system physiology [Term] id: VT:0000355 name: vestibular evoked myogenic potential def: "any measurable characteristic related to the biphasic response elicited by loud clicks or tone bursts recorded from the tonically contracted sternocleidomastoid muscle; normally, acoustic stimulation of the saccule gives rise to a vestibulocollic reflex, the output of which can be measured in the neck as inhibition of activity in the ipsilateral sternocleidomastoid muscle; VEMP testing provides diagnostic information about saccular and/or inferior vestibular nerve function (assessment of balance disorders)" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "VEMP(s)" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000353 ! vestibular system physiology [Term] id: VT:0000356 name: vestibulocollic reflex def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the neural reflex which results from activation of afferents from the vestibular organs and uses neck movements to stabilize the head position in space" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "VCR" EXACT [] synonym: "vestibulo-collic reflex" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001961 ! reflex relationship: part_of VT:0000353 ! vestibular system physiology [Term] id: VT:0000357 name: limb number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of limbs" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002109 ! limb morphology [Term] id: VT:0000358 name: cell morphology alt_id: VT:0000311 alt_id: VT:0000312 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the structures of the minute protoplasmic masses that make up organized tissues and which are the fundamental structural and functional units of living organisms" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0005384 ! cellular trait [Term] id: VT:0000359 name: mast cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of these granulated cells found in most tissues, but most abundantly in skin and gastrointestinal tract" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005462 ! mast cell morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0000360 name: metachromatic granule number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the count of intracellular storage compartments that stain a different color than that of the dye used" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000359 ! mast cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0000361 name: mast cell protease content def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amounts of proteolytic enzymes stored in mast cells" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "storage of mast-cell proteases" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000359 ! mast cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0000362 name: histamine content def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of this potent vasoactive peptide stored in mast cells" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "storage of histamine" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000359 ! mast cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0000363 name: cochlear microphonics def: "any measurable characteristic related to the bioelectric potentials produced by the hair cells of the organ of Corti in response to sound; the cochlear microphonic (CM) is an electric response dominated by OHC receptor potentials from the basal turn of the cochlea and provides a measure of transducer function in OHCs; in an active ear, CM waveforms show post-stimulus ringing (i.e. a cochlear echo) whereas in a passive ear system, CM decays at the cessation of the tone burst" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004412 ! cochlear potential relationship: part_of VT:0004434 ! cochlear outer hair cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0000365 name: hearing electrophysiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to auditory function as it relates to electrical phenomena" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002104 ! hearing physiology [Term] id: VT:0000366 name: brainstem auditory evoked potential def: "any measurable characteristic related to the electrical activity generated in response to short tone bursts; may be used to evaluate sensorineural hearing function" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "ABRs" RELATED [] synonym: "BAEPs" RELATED [] synonym: "brainstem evoked responses" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000365 ! hearing electrophysiology relationship: part_of VT:0000483 ! sensorineural hearing function [Term] id: VT:0000367 name: coat/hair morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the color, structure, growth, or texture of the hair" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0100020 ! integumentary system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000374 name: cochlear frequency tuning def: "any measurable characteristic related to the frequency resolution of the cochlea, normally determined by the passive mechanical properties of the basilar membrane and active feedback from the outer hair cells which detect and amplify sound-induced basilar membrane motions" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "cochlear tuning" RELATED [] synonym: "frequency resolution of the cochlea" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000365 ! hearing electrophysiology relationship: part_of VT:0000483 ! sensorineural hearing function [Term] id: VT:0000375 name: hair follicle structure def: "any measurable characteristic related to the basic architecture of the invagination of the epidermis from which the hair shaft develops" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002076 ! hair follicle structure/orientation [Term] id: VT:0000379 name: hair follicle number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of the epidermal invaginations from which the hair shaft develops" [J:15108] is_a: VT:0002076 ! hair follicle structure/orientation [Term] id: VT:0000382 name: hair follicle differentiation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the differentiation of the epidermal invaginations from which the hair shaft develops" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:61790] is_a: VT:0000375 ! hair follicle structure [Term] id: VT:0000383 name: hair follicle orientation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the alignment of hair follicles" [J:47620] is_a: VT:0002076 ! hair follicle structure/orientation [Term] id: VT:0000384 name: hair follicle pattern def: "any measurable characteristic related to the configuration of the arrangement of hair follicles in the skin" [J:56777] is_a: VT:0002076 ! hair follicle structure/orientation [Term] id: VT:0000385 name: hair follicle size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the hair follicle" [J:53379] is_a: VT:0000375 ! hair follicle structure [Term] id: VT:0000386 name: hair follicle root sheath morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the epidermally derived layer surrounding the hair follicle; innermost of two layers" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000375 ! hair follicle structure [Term] id: VT:0000387 name: inner root sheath cell organization def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the organization of the enveloping layer of cells of the hair follicle; comprises the cuticle of the inner roots" [J:56777] is_a: VT:0000386 ! hair follicle root sheath morphology [Term] id: VT:0000389 name: outer root sheath cell organization def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the organization of the enveloping layer of cells of the hair follicle; surrounds inner root and is continuous with basal and spinous layers of the epidermis" [J:56777] is_a: VT:0000386 ! hair follicle root sheath morphology [Term] id: VT:0000390 name: matrix sheath cell organization def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the organization of the layer of matrix cells of the hair follicle" [J:56777] is_a: VT:0000386 ! hair follicle root sheath morphology [Term] id: VT:0000391 name: onset of hair follicle generation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the onset of hair follicle development" [J:39752] is_a: VT:0002076 ! hair follicle structure/orientation [Term] id: VT:0000393 name: persistent hair follicle morphogenesis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the continuous induction of de novo hair follicles in the epidermis" [J:51296] is_a: VT:0002076 ! hair follicle structure/orientation [Term] id: VT:0000394 name: hair follicle melanin granule number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of pigment polymers in the hair follicles" [J:18378] relationship: part_of VT:0005072 ! hair follicle melanin granule morphology [Term] id: VT:0000395 name: hair types def: "characteristics of subsets of hair types" [J:47620] relationship: part_of VT:0000367 ! coat/hair morphology [Term] id: VT:0000396 name: curvature of hairs def: "any measurable characteristic related to the distinct C- or S- shaped curvature of the hairs" [J:4606] relationship: part_of VT:0000395 ! hair types [Term] id: VT:0000397 name: guard hair morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the long, straight truncal hairs that contain two air cells in the medulla" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000395 ! hair types [Term] id: VT:0000398 name: splitting of guard hairs def: "any measurable characteristic related to the presence of intercellular splits and kinks within or along the hair shaft of the longest and straightest of the four hair types" [J:50844] relationship: part_of VT:0000397 ! guard hair morphology [Term] id: VT:0000399 name: curvature of guard hairs def: "any measurable characteristic related to the degree of bending arch of the guard hairs" [J:47620] is_a: VT:0000396 ! curvature of hairs relationship: part_of VT:0000397 ! guard hair morphology [Term] id: VT:0000400 name: awl hair morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the truncal hairs that are straight, but are shorter than guard hairs, and contain two or more air cells in the medulla" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000395 ! hair types [Term] id: VT:0000401 name: curvature of awl hairs def: "any measurable characteristic related to the degree of bending arch of the awl hairs" [J:47620] is_a: VT:0000396 ! curvature of hairs relationship: part_of VT:0000400 ! awl hair morphology [Term] id: VT:0000402 name: zigzag hair morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the truncal hairs that have two or more sharp bends with diameter constrictions at the bends, and contain one air cell in the medulla" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000395 ! hair types [Term] id: VT:0000403 name: curvature of zigzag hairs def: "any measurable characteristic related to the degree of bending arch of the zigzag hairs" [J:47620] is_a: VT:0000396 ! curvature of hairs relationship: part_of VT:0000402 ! zigzag hair morphology [Term] id: VT:0000405 name: auchene hair morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the truncal hairs having a single constriction and bend about midway along the hair shaft, and contain two or more air cells in the medulla" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000395 ! hair types [Term] id: VT:0000406 name: curvature of auchene hairs def: "any measurable characteristic related to the degree of bending arch of the auchene hairs" [J:47620] is_a: VT:0000396 ! curvature of hairs relationship: part_of VT:0000405 ! auchene hair morphology [Term] id: VT:0000407 name: duvet hair morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the fine under hair of the coat" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000395 ! hair types [Term] id: VT:0000413 name: phalanx number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of phalanges in any of the digits" [J:13069, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005306 ! phalanx morphology [Term] id: VT:0000414 name: hair retention def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of time that hair is maintained without noticeable loss" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:30772, J:33796] relationship: part_of VT:0002073 ! hair growth [Term] id: VT:0000416 name: hair density def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of body hairs within a defined area" [J:46854] synonym: "coat density" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0001510 ! coat appearance relationship: part_of VT:0002073 ! hair growth [Term] id: VT:0000417 name: hair length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the average length of the hairs" [J:64948] relationship: part_of VT:0002073 ! hair growth [Term] id: VT:0000422 name: onset of hair appearance def: "any measurable characteristic related to the time of the first appearance of the hair" [J:17792] relationship: part_of VT:0002073 ! hair growth [Term] id: VT:0000423 name: onset of hair regrowth def: "any measurable characteristic related to the timing of initiation and synchrony of the hair growth cycle (anagen) after catagen phase" [J:61509] relationship: part_of VT:0002073 ! hair growth [Term] id: VT:0000424 name: hair growth rate def: "any measurable characteristic related to the rate of growth of the hair" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002073 ! hair growth [Term] id: VT:0000425 name: cilia retention def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of time that eyelashes are maintained without noticeable loss" [J:45400] relationship: part_of VT:0002073 ! hair growth [Term] id: VT:0000427 name: hair cycle def: "any measurable characteristic related to the timing of the hair growth" [J:65302] relationship: part_of VT:0002073 ! hair growth [Term] id: VT:0000428 name: craniofacial morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the face and/or cranium" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0005382 ! craniofacial trait [Term] id: VT:0000430 name: maxillary shelf morphology alt_id: VT:0000112 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the outgrowth of the maxilla; normally fuses with palatine shelf to form secondary palate" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "maxillary palatial process morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "palatine process morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000455 ! maxilla morphology [Term] id: VT:0000431 name: palatine shelf morphology alt_id: VT:0000113 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the outgrowth of the palatine bone; normally fuses with maxillary shelf to form secondary palate" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:17489] synonym: "horizontal plate morphology" RELATED [] synonym: "palatine palatal process morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005249 ! palatine bone morphology [Term] id: VT:0000432 name: head morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the portion of the body containing the brain and organs of sight, hearing, taste, and smell" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0000428 ! craniofacial morphology [Term] id: VT:0000436 name: head movement alt_id: VT:0001390 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to motion of the portion of the body containing the brain and organs of sight, hearing, taste, and smell" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001388 ! stationary movement [Term] id: VT:0000438 name: skull morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the cranium" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "cranium morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002116 ! craniofacial bone morphology [Term] id: VT:0000443 name: snout morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the anterior facial part of the muzzle" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003743 ! facial morphology [Term] id: VT:0000444 name: snout shape def: "any measurable characteristic related to the characteristic form of the anterior facial part of the muzzle" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000443 ! snout morphology [Term] id: VT:0000446 name: snout length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of the anterior facial part of the muzzle" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000444 ! snout shape [Term] id: VT:0000449 name: nasal bridge width def: "any measurable characteristic related to the distance across the upper part of the ridge of the nose" [J:53370] relationship: part_of VT:0000444 ! snout shape [Term] id: VT:0000452 name: mouth morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the oral cavity" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003744 ! orofacial morphology [Term] id: VT:0000454 name: jaw morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the bony framework of the mouth where the teeth are held" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000438 ! skull morphology [Term] id: VT:0000455 name: maxilla morphology alt_id: VT:0000089 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the upper bony framework of the mouth where the superior teeth are held" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "upper jaw morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005552 ! orbital bone morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000454 ! jaw morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005274 ! viscerocranium morphology [Term] id: VT:0000458 name: mandible morphology alt_id: VT:0000086 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the lower bony framework of the mouth where the inferior teeth are held" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "lower jaw morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000454 ! jaw morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005274 ! viscerocranium morphology [Term] id: VT:0000459 name: presacral vertebra morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the vertebrae anterior to the sacrum" [J:13069] is_a: VT:0000137 ! vertebra morphology [Term] id: VT:0000461 name: presacral vertebra number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of the vertebrae anterior to the sacrum" [J:13069] is_a: VT:0000138 ! vertebra number relationship: part_of VT:0000459 ! presacral vertebra morphology [Term] id: VT:0000462 name: alimentary system morphology alt_id: VT:0000463 alt_id: VT:0002141 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the system dedicated to the mechanical, chemical, and enzymatic processing of food" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "digestive system morphology" RELATED [] xref: MGI:2173601 is_a: VT:1000776 ! alimentary system trait [Term] id: VT:0000466 name: esophageal epithelium cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of cells in the epithelial layer of the esophagus" [J:47225] is_a: VT:0010039 ! alimentary system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0000468 ! esophageal epithelium morphology [Term] id: VT:0000467 name: esophagus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the part of the digestive canal through which food passes from the pharynx to the stomach" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000462 ! alimentary system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000468 name: esophageal epithelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the epithelial layer of the esophagus" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000467 ! esophagus morphology [Term] id: VT:0000469 name: esophageal squamous epithelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the scaly epithelial layer of the esophagus" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:54637, MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000468 ! esophageal epithelium morphology [Term] id: VT:0000470 name: stomach morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the sac-like structure of the digestive canal between the esophagus and the small intestine" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0000462 ! alimentary system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000471 name: stomach epithelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the epithelial layer of the stomach" [MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000470 ! stomach morphology [Term] id: VT:0000472 name: stomach squamous epithelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the scaly epithelial layer of the stomach" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:54637, MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000471 ! stomach epithelium morphology [Term] id: VT:0000473 name: stomach glandular epithelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the gland-containing epithelial layer of the stomach" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:54637, MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000471 ! stomach epithelium morphology [Term] id: VT:0000474 name: foregut morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the cephalic portion of the primitive digestive tube of the embryo" [J:35802] relationship: part_of VT:0003119 ! alimentary system development [Term] id: VT:0000476 name: cochlear nerve fiber response def: "any measurable characteristic related to the electrophysiological recordings from a single or several auditory nerve fiber(s" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "auditory nerve fiber response" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0003477 ! nerve fiber response relationship: part_of VT:0000365 ! hearing electrophysiology relationship: part_of VT:0000483 ! sensorineural hearing function [Term] id: VT:0000477 name: intestine morphology alt_id: VT:0000475 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the digestive tube passing from the stomach to the anus" [J:48968] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0000462 ! alimentary system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000478 name: intestine development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the intestine during its formation and differentiation" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003119 ! alimentary system development [Term] id: VT:0000479 name: intestinal cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the cells comprising the intestine" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] synonym: "enterocyte morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000477 ! intestine morphology [Term] id: VT:0000481 name: intestinal cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of cells comprising the intestine" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] synonym: "enterocyte number" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0010039 ! alimentary system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0000479 ! intestinal cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0000482 name: fibula length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of the lateral and smaller of bone of the lower leg" [MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002187 ! fibula morphology [Term] id: VT:0000483 name: sensorineural hearing function def: "any measurable characteristic related to the form of hearing due to processes occurring in the auditory division of cranial nerve VIII or the inner ear" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002104 ! hearing physiology [Term] id: VT:0000484 name: pulmonary artery morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the artery that conveys unaerated blood to the lungs" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] xref: MP:0000484 is_a: VT:0002191 ! artery morphology [Term] id: VT:0000485 name: otoacoustic response def: "any measurable characteristic related to the acoustic energy produced by the cochlea in the presence or absence of sound stimulation" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "otoacoustic emissions" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0002104 ! hearing physiology [Term] id: VT:0000486 name: pulmonary trunk integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the region of the pulmonary artery that arises from the right ventricle to the division of the right and left pulmonary artery" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] relationship: part_of VT:0007054 ! pulmonary artery integrity [Term] id: VT:0000488 name: intestinal epithelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the cellular avascular layer of the digestive tube passing from the stomach to the anus" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000477 ! intestine morphology [Term] id: VT:0000489 name: large intestine morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the intestinum crassum" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0000477 ! intestine morphology [Term] id: VT:0000490 name: crypts of Lieberkuhn morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the tubular intestinal glands found in the mucosal membranes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0002163 ! gland morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000489 ! large intestine morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000496 ! small intestine morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000511 ! intestinal mucosa morphology [Term] id: VT:0000492 name: rectum morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the terminal portion of the intestinal tube adjacent to the anus" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0000489 ! large intestine morphology [Term] id: VT:0000494 name: cecum morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the large sac at the ileum and large intestine junction" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000489 ! large intestine morphology [Term] id: VT:0000495 name: colon morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the portion of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000489 ! large intestine morphology [Term] id: VT:0000496 name: small intestine morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the intestinum tenue" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000477 ! intestine morphology [Term] id: VT:0000497 name: small intestine placement def: "any measurable characteristic related to the location or arrangement of the small intestinal tract" [J:40203] is_a: VT:0003283 ! digestive organ placement relationship: part_of VT:0000496 ! small intestine morphology [Term] id: VT:0000501 name: digestive secretion def: "any measurable characteristic related to the production and/or release of a physiologically active substance (usually but not exclusively in liquid form) from a cell or a gland of the digestive system" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001664 ! digestion [Term] id: VT:0000502 name: distortion product otoacoustic emission def: "any measurable characteristic related to the production of sound by the cochlea in response to stimulation with 2 simultaneous tones of different frequencies; this measurement is particularly useful in assessing the functional state of OHCs" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "DPOAE" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000485 ! otoacoustic response [Term] id: VT:0000509 name: digestive mucosecretion def: "any measurable characteristic related to the production and/or release of a physiologically active substance (usually but not exclusively in liquid form) from the mucous membrane of the digestive system" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "mucosecretion" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000501 ! digestive secretion [Term] id: VT:0000511 name: intestinal mucosa morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the mucous lining of the intestine; this consists of epithelium, lamina propria, and a layer of smooth muscle cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0000488 ! intestinal epithelium morphology [Term] id: VT:0000516 name: urinary system morphology alt_id: VT:0000517 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the organs involved in the production or excretion of urine" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "excretory system morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "urinary organ morphology" NARROW [] is_a: VT:1000777 ! urinary system trait [Term] id: VT:0000521 name: kidney cortex morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the outer area of the kidney, which contains the glomerular capillaries and the capsula glomeruli that enclose it" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0002135 ! kidney morphology [Term] id: VT:0000524 name: renal tubule number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of loops of Henle and collecting ducts" [J:40203] relationship: part_of VT:0002703 ! renal tubule morphology [Term] id: VT:0000526 name: inner medullary pyramid size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the pyramidal masses; contain part of the secreting tubules and collecting tubules" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:40203] relationship: part_of VT:0004192 ! kidney pyramid morphology [Term] id: VT:0000527 name: kidney development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the paired organs responsible for urine secretion during their formation and differentiation" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "renal development" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003942 ! urinary system development [Term] id: VT:0000528 name: onset of kidney development alt_id: VT:0000529 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the onset of the induction and/or differentiation of the kidney" [J:18048] synonym: "onset of renal development" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000527 ! kidney development [Term] id: VT:0000530 name: kidney blood vessel morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the blood vessel network of the organ of excretion" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "kidney vascular morphology" RELATED [] synonym: "kidney vasculature" EXACT [] synonym: "renal vasculature" RELATED [] xref: MP:0000530 is_a: VT:0001614 ! blood vessel morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002135 ! kidney morphology [Term] id: VT:0000532 name: kidney blood vessel patency alt_id: VT:0000257 def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the openness of the blood vessels of the organ of secretion" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "kidney vascular patency" EXACT [] synonym: "patency of the renal vasculature" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0005412 ! blood vessel patency relationship: part_of VT:0007055 ! kidney blood vessel integrity [Term] id: VT:0000534 name: ureter morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the tube that conducts the urine from the renal pelvis to the bladder" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0000516 ! urinary system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000535 name: ureter luminal epithelial cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the cell number in the luminal epithelium of the tube that conducts the urine from the renal pelvis to the bladder" [J:56641] is_a: VT:0010035 ! urinary system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0000534 ! ureter morphology [Term] id: VT:0000537 name: urethra morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the canal leading from the bladder, discharging the urine externally" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0000516 ! urinary system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000538 name: urinary bladder morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the inflatable musculomembranous bag for holding urine" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0000516 ! urinary system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000539 name: urinary bladder size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the musculomembranous bag for holding urine" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0000538 ! urinary bladder morphology [Term] id: VT:0000540 name: urinary bladder epithelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the epithelial layer of the urinary bladder" [MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000538 ! urinary bladder morphology [Term] id: VT:0000541 name: urinary bladder transitional epithelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the transitional epithelial layer of the urinary bladder" [MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000540 ! urinary bladder epithelium morphology [Term] id: VT:0000544 name: urinary bladder transitional epithelium thickness def: "any measurable characteristic related to the thickness of the transitional epithelial layer of the urinary bladder" [J:54637, MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000541 ! urinary bladder transitional epithelium morphology [Term] id: VT:0000545 name: limbs/digits/tail morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the digits, autopod, limbs, or tail" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "extremities morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "extremity morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005371 ! limbs/digits/tail trait [Term] id: VT:0000548 name: limb length def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the average length of the extremities" [MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "leg length" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0002109 ! limb morphology [Term] id: VT:0000550 name: forelimb morphology def: "ny measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the anterior extremeties" [MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0002109 ! limb morphology [Term] id: VT:0000552 name: radius morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the short bone of the lateral forearm" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0003723 ! long bone morphology [Term] id: VT:0000554 name: carpal bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the nine nodular bones of the joint between the forelimb bones and the front paws consisting of the scapholunar, triangular, greater multiangular, lesser multiangular, capitate, hamate, centrale and the sesamoids" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", ISBN:978-0028454405 "Greene, EC Anatomy of the Rat"] comment: Note that the bony structure of the human carpals are different. synonym: "carpus morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "wrist morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002115 ! skeleton extremities morphology [Term] id: VT:0000556 name: hindlimb morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the posterior extremeties" [MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0002109 ! limb morphology [Term] id: VT:0000558 name: tibia morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the medial and larger of the two bones of the lower leg" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:0003723 ! long bone morphology [Term] id: VT:0000559 name: femur morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the long bone of the thigh" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0003723 ! long bone morphology [Term] id: VT:0000569 name: digit pigmentation alt_id: VT:0000570 def: "characteristic related to the deposition or aggregation of coloring matter in the digits" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0001186 ! pigmentation trait relationship: part_of VT:0002110 ! digit morphology [Term] id: VT:0000571 name: interdigital webbing def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the presence of a fold of skin, or web, between the toes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:49840] relationship: part_of VT:0002110 ! digit morphology [Term] id: VT:0000572 name: autopod morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the distal elements of the developing limb of vertebrates that will give rise to the pedal or prehensile appendages (e.g. hand, foot, paw, phalanges and/or digits)" [PMID:12560810] is_a: VT:0006279 ! limb development [Term] id: VT:0000573 name: hind paw size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the size of the rear feet" [J:51296] relationship: part_of VT:0004271 ! paw/hand/foot/hoof morphology [Term] id: VT:0000574 name: foot pad morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the body of fat on the foot" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004271 ! paw/hand/foot/hoof morphology [Term] id: VT:0000575 name: foot pad pigmentation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the deposition or aggregation of coloring matter in the foot pads" [MGI:cml "Cathleen M Lutz, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0002095 ! skin pigmentation relationship: part_of VT:0000574 ! foot pad morphology [Term] id: VT:0000579 name: nail morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the thin, horny, translucent plates covering the dorsal surface of the distal end of each terminal phalanx of the digits" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0100020 ! integumentary system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000580 name: nail shape def: "any measurable characteristic related to the shape or size of the nails" [J:45400] relationship: part_of VT:0000579 ! nail morphology [Term] id: VT:0000583 name: nail length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of the nails" [J:65045] synonym: "fingernail length" NARROW [] synonym: "toenail length" NARROW [] relationship: part_of VT:0000579 ! nail morphology [Term] id: VT:0000588 name: tail diameter def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the length of a straight line segment passing through a specified cross-section of the tail" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003456 ! tail size [Term] id: VT:0000596 name: liver development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the liver during its formation and differentiation" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003943 ! hepatobiliary system development [Term] id: VT:0000597 name: onset of hepatic development def: "any measurable characteristic related to the onset of the formation and differentiation of the liver" [J:18048, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000596 ! liver development [Term] id: VT:0000598 name: liver morphology alt_id: VT:0000595 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the bile-secreting exocrine gland, which is important for detoxification; for fat, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism; and for glycogen storage" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:23170, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002138 ! hepatobiliary system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000599 name: liver size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the liver" [J:65146, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0000598 ! liver morphology [Term] id: VT:0000602 name: sinusoidal space size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the cavities in the liver" [J:23170, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000598 ! liver morphology [Term] id: VT:0000603 name: liver color def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the color of the liver" [J:18048, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000598 ! liver morphology [Term] id: VT:0000606 name: hepatocyte number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of parenchymal liver cells" [J:23170] synonym: "hepatocyte cell number" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0010039 ! alimentary system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0000607 ! hepatocyte morphology [Term] id: VT:0000607 name: hepatocyte morphology alt_id: VT:0000605 alt_id: VT:0002821 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the main structural component of the liver; these are specialized epithelial cells normally organize into interconnected plates called lobules" [J:23170, MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "liver cell morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000598 ! liver morphology [Term] id: VT:0000608 name: hepatocyte organization def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the arrangement of hepatocytes" [J:23170, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000607 ! hepatocyte morphology [Term] id: VT:0000609 name: liver physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of this bile-secreting exocrine gland, which is important for detoxification; for fat, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism; and for glycogen storage" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "liver function" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002139 ! hepatobiliary system physiology [Term] id: VT:0000613 name: salivary gland morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the saliva-secreting glands of the oral cavity" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:63764] is_a: VT:0002163 ! gland morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000462 ! alimentary system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000615 name: palatine gland morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the salivary gland of the hard palate" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:64981] is_a: VT:0003791 ! minor salivary gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0000616 name: palatine gland ductal branching morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the branches and distal tips of the vesicles of the palatine gland" [J:64981] relationship: part_of VT:0000615 ! palatine gland morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000620 ! salivary duct morphology [Term] id: VT:0000617 name: number of salivary gland mucosal cells def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of cells that form mucus in the salivary glands" [J:64981] relationship: part_of VT:0000615 ! palatine gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0000619 name: salivary gland epithelial cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells in the epithelium of the salivary gland" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:63764] is_a: VT:0010036 ! endocrine/exocrine system cell number is_a: VT:0010039 ! alimentary system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0000613 ! salivary gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0000620 name: salivary duct morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the tubular canals that carry saliva" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:63764] relationship: part_of VT:0000613 ! salivary gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0000623 name: salivation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the flow, secretion, or amount of saliva" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "sialoschesis" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005310 ! salivary gland physiology [Term] id: VT:0000627 name: mammary gland morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the milk-secreting gland that lies within the breast; usually rudimentary in males" [J:70183] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0002163 ! gland morphology relationship: part_of VT:0001119 ! female reproductive system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000628 name: mammary gland development alt_id: VT:0003428 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the formation or differentiation of the mammary gland during early embryogenesis or during sexual maturity or reproduction" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0015037 ! gland development relationship: part_of VT:0003936 ! reproductive system development [Term] id: VT:0000631 name: neuroendocrine gland morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the organized aggregations of cells that function as secretory or excretory organs and that release hormones in response to neural stimuli" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0002163 ! gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0000632 name: pineal gland morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the small, flattened body located in the depression between the superior colliculi which produces melatonin" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "glandula pinealis morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "pineal body morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000631 ! neuroendocrine gland morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000840 ! epithalamus morphology [Term] id: VT:0000633 name: pituitary gland morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the compound gland suspended from the base of the hypothalamus, which secretes somatotropins, prolactin, TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), gonadotropins, adrenal corticotropin" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "hypophysis morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000631 ! neuroendocrine gland morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000830 ! diencephalon morphology [Term] id: VT:0000638 name: cochlear hair cell development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the sensory epithelial cells of the cochlea during their formation and differentiation" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0003938 ! ear development [Term] id: VT:0000639 name: adrenal gland morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the endocrine glands located above the kidney responsible for hormone and epinephrine secretion" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:61190] is_a: VT:0002163 ! gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0000643 name: adrenal central medulla morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the inner portion of the adrenal gland, consisting mainly of chromaffin cells which are responsible for secretion of epinephrine" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:54931, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000639 ! adrenal gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0000646 name: adrenocortical cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the cells of the adrenal gland" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:54931] relationship: part_of VT:0000639 ! adrenal gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0000647 name: sebaceous gland morphology alt_id: VT:0001226 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the holocrine glands of the dermis that secrete sebum into the hair follicles" [MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002163 ! gland morphology relationship: part_of VT:0001216 ! epidermal layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0000652 name: sebaceous gland size alt_id: VT:0001229 def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the sebum secreting glands of the hair shaft" [J:30249] relationship: part_of VT:0000647 ! sebaceous gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0000653 name: sex gland morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the organized aggregations of cells that function as secretory or excretory organs and are associated with reproduction" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0002163 ! gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0000655 name: sex gland size alt_id: VT:0001118 def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of any of the sex glands" [J:62478] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0000653 ! sex gland morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002160 ! reproductive system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000659 name: prostate gland size alt_id: VT:0001160 def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the prostate" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:63764] is_a: VT:0000655 ! sex gland size relationship: part_of VT:0001158 ! prostate morphology [Term] id: VT:0000660 name: lateral prostate size alt_id: VT:0001161 def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the lateral lobe of the prostate" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:63764] relationship: part_of VT:0000659 ! prostate gland size [Term] id: VT:0000661 name: ventral prostate size alt_id: VT:0001162 def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the lateral lobe of the prostate" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:63764] relationship: part_of VT:0000659 ! prostate gland size [Term] id: VT:0000662 name: branching of the mammary ductal tree def: "any measurable characteristic related to the development of the channels that secrete milk and direct milk to the nipple" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0000628 ! mammary gland development [Term] id: VT:0000665 name: ductal branching of the coagulating gland alt_id: VT:0001165 def: "characteristic related to the branches and distal tips of the vesicles of the coagulating gland" [J:64981] relationship: part_of VT:0001163 ! coagulating gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0000666 name: number of prostate ducts alt_id: VT:0001166 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of minute canals that pass the prostatic secretions to the urethra" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:63764] relationship: part_of VT:0001158 ! prostate morphology [Term] id: VT:0000672 name: mucin cell number alt_id: VT:0001172 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells that secrete fluid containing carbohydrate-rich glycoproteins" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000317 ! cell number [Term] id: VT:0000674 name: sweat gland morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the coil glands of the skin that secrete sweat" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0002163 ! gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0000675 name: palmar eccrine gland morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, or pattern of the sweat glands of the palm" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000674 ! sweat gland morphology relationship: part_of VT:0004271 ! paw/hand/foot/hoof morphology [Term] id: VT:0000676 name: water content def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total amount of water retained in the body" [MGI:il "Ira Lu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0005451 ! body composition [Term] id: VT:0000678 name: parathyroid gland morphology alt_id: VT:0001735 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of one of the two small, paired endocrine glands, usually found embedded in the connective tissue capsule on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland; they secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH) that regulates calcium and phosphorous metabolism" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0002163 ! gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0000681 name: thyroid gland morphology alt_id: VT:0001737 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the endocrine gland located in the front and to the sides of the upper part of the trachea and which secretes thyroid hormone and calcitonin" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0002163 ! gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0000683 name: carcass water content def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total amount of water retained in the body, measured post-mortem" [MGI:il "Ira Lu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "percent water in carcass" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000676 ! water content [Term] id: VT:0000685 name: immune system morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the organs or cells associated with the development and formation of lymphocytes" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "lymphoid system morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "lymphopoietic system morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:1000783 ! immune system trait [Term] id: VT:0000689 name: spleen morphology alt_id: VT:0002226 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the organ that functions to filter blood and to store red corpuscles and platelets" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:27463] subset: slim_chkn synonym: "spleen structure" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002722 ! immune system organ morphology relationship: part_of VT:0100016 ! circulatory system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000696 name: Peyer's patch morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the lymphoid tissue located on the mucosa of the small intestine" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002378 ! gut-associated lymphoid tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0000700 name: lymph node number def: "characteristic related to the number of lymph nodes" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002339 ! lymph node morphology [Term] id: VT:0000701 name: lymph node size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the lymph nodes" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0002221 ! lymph organ size relationship: part_of VT:0002339 ! lymph node morphology [Term] id: VT:0000703 name: thymus morphology alt_id: VT:0002366 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the primary lymphoid organ; required for immune system development" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:55400] synonym: "thymus structure" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002722 ! immune system organ morphology relationship: part_of VT:0100016 ! circulatory system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000704 name: thymus development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the thymus during its formation and differentiation" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0100015 ! circulatory system development [Term] id: VT:0000711 name: thymic cortex cellularity def: "characteristic related to the cellular makeup of the outer portion of the thymus" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002365 ! thymus cellularity relationship: part_of VT:0002371 ! thymus cortex morphology [Term] id: VT:0000712 name: vestibular hair cell development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the (hair cells in the sensory epithelium of the maculae and cristae of the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear during their formation and differentiation" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0003938 ! ear development [Term] id: VT:0000713 name: Reichert's cartilage development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the cartilage found in the mesenchyme of the second pharyngeal arch in the embryo from which develop the stapes, styloid process, lesser horn and upper part of the body of the hyoid bone; its proximal end gives rise to the stylohyoid ligament during its formation and differentiation" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0003935 ! craniofacial development relationship: part_of VT:0003938 ! ear development [Term] id: VT:0000715 name: thymocyte number alt_id: VT:0000338 alt_id: VT:0000725 alt_id: VT:0001826 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of precursors to T cells; these cells are lymphoid cells found in the thymus" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "thymocyte count" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000717 ! lymphocyte number relationship: part_of VT:0002145 ! T lymphocyte development [Term] id: VT:0000716 name: immune system cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or number of the immune cells" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: new pslim term subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig synonym: "immune cell morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000685 ! immune system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000717 name: lymphocyte number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of the cells involved in adaptive immune reactions of the body in most inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, including B cells, T cells and natural killer cells" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000217 ! white blood cell number relationship: part_of VT:0002401 ! lymphopoiesis relationship: part_of VT:0002619 ! lymphocyte morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0000729 name: myogenesis def: "characteristic related to embryonic formation of muscle cells or fibers" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0000733 ! muscular system development [Term] id: VT:0000731 name: collagen deposition in the muscles def: "any measurable characteristic related to the accumulation of collagen within the muscles" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000733 ! muscular system development [Term] id: VT:0000732 name: time of primary myocyte appearance def: "any measurable characteristic related to the time of development of initial muscle cells" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000729 ! myogenesis [Term] id: VT:0000733 name: muscular system development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of muscle during its formation and differentiation" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005369 ! muscular system trait is_a: VT:0100009 ! organ system development [Term] id: VT:0000736 name: onset of muscle development def: "characteristic related to the onset of the induction and/or differentiation of skeletal muscle" [J:18048] relationship: part_of VT:0000733 ! muscular system development [Term] id: VT:0000737 name: myotome development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology during development of the part of the somite that develops into the musculature" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:29279, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000729 ! myogenesis [Term] id: VT:0000740 name: smooth muscle contractility def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the smooth muscle to shorten or to develop increased tension" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0005620 ! muscle contractility [Term] id: VT:0000741 name: detrusor smooth muscle contractility def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the detrusor smooth muscle to shorten or to develop increased tension" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0000740 ! smooth muscle contractility [Term] id: VT:0000742 name: ileal smooth muscle contractility def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the ileal smooth muscle to shorten or to develop increased tension" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0004005 ! intestinal smooth muscle contractility [Term] id: VT:0000753 name: ability to move def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the voluntary movement of a muscle or group of muscles" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003491 ! voluntary movement [Term] id: VT:0000755 name: ability to move the hindlimbs def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the voluntary movement of muscles that control movement of the hindlimbs" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000753 ! ability to move [Term] id: VT:0000756 name: ability to move the forelimbs def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the voluntary movement of muscles that control movement of the forelimbs" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000753 ! ability to move [Term] id: VT:0000759 name: skeletal muscle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the striated muscle fibers connected at either or both extremities with the bony framework of the body" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002108 ! muscular system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000761 name: diaphragm muscle thickness def: "any measurable characteristic related to the thickness of the diaphragm muscle" [J:60159, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002279 ! diaphragm morphology [Term] id: VT:0000762 name: tongue morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the mobile mass of muscular tissue and surrounding epithelial tissue occupying the cavity of the mouth and forming part of the floor" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0000462 ! alimentary system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000763 name: filiform papillae morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the keratinized projections on the dorsal surface of the tongue" [J:45400] relationship: part_of VT:0000764 ! tongue epithelium morphology [Term] id: VT:0000764 name: tongue epithelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the epithelial layer of the tongue" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000762 ! tongue morphology [Term] id: VT:0000765 name: tongue squamous epithelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the scaly epithelial layer of the tongue" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000764 ! tongue epithelium morphology [Term] id: VT:0000767 name: smooth muscle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the unstriated muscle fibers of the internal organs, blood vessels, hair follicles, etc." [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0002108 ! muscular system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000768 name: common crus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the united, nonampullary ends of the superior and posterior semicircular ducts of the inner ear" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002428 ! semicircular canal morphology [Term] id: VT:0000771 name: brain size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the brain" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002152 ! brain morphology [Term] id: VT:0000776 name: inferior colliculus morphology alt_id: VT:0000902 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the paired inferior eminence of the mesencephalic tectum that is involved in preliminary visual processing, and control of eye movements" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0000899 ! colliculi morphology [Term] id: VT:0000777 name: inferior colliculus size alt_id: VT:0000903 def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the paired inferior eminence of the mesencephalic tectum" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:57538] is_a: VT:0000900 ! colliculi size relationship: part_of VT:0000776 ! inferior colliculus morphology [Term] id: VT:0000778 name: tract morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a defined path through the brain and/or spinal cord" [MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003632 ! nervous system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000779 name: cochlear basement membrane morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the continuous basement membrane found within the membranous labyrinth of the cochlea, known to extend from the limbus, down to the inner sulcus, across the basilar membrane, up to the external sulcus to the spiral prominence and radiating into the spiral ligament enseathing the root cell processes" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000031 ! cochlea morphology [Term] id: VT:0000780 name: corpus callosum morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the thick bundle of nerve fibers comprising a commissural plate connecting the two cerebral hemispheres; it consists of contralateral axon projections that provides communications between the right and left cerebral hemispheres" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000787 ! telencephalon morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002199 ! brain commissure morphology [Term] id: VT:0000781 name: corpus callosum size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the commissural plate interconnecting the cortical hemispheres of the brain" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:38857] relationship: part_of VT:0000780 ! corpus callosum morphology [Term] id: VT:0000783 name: forebrain morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the anterior primitive cerebral vesicle; most rostral of three primary vesicles of the embryonic neural tube" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:38857] relationship: part_of VT:0002152 ! brain morphology [Term] id: VT:0000784 name: forebrain cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the cell number in the anterior primitive cerebral vesicle; most rostral of three primary vesicles of the embryonic neural tube" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0010031 ! nervous system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0000783 ! forebrain morphology [Term] id: VT:0000785 name: telencephalon cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the cell number in cerebral cortex and basal ganglia" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:45302] synonym: "cerebrum cell number" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0010031 ! nervous system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0000787 ! telencephalon morphology [Term] id: VT:0000786 name: neuroepithelial layer differentiation def: "characteristic related to the differentiation or patterning of the epithelial layer of the brain" [J:45302] relationship: part_of VT:0000913 ! brain development relationship: part_of VT:0004261 ! embryonic neuroepithelium morphology [Term] id: VT:0000787 name: telencephalon morphology alt_id: VT:0000782 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the paired anteriolateral division of the prosencephalon plus the lamina terminalis from which the olfactory lobes, cerebral cortex, and subcortical nuclei are derived" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "cerebrum morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000783 ! forebrain morphology [Term] id: VT:0000788 name: cerebral cortex morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the gray cellular mantle covering the surface of the brain" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:38857] synonym: "neocortex morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000787 ! telencephalon morphology [Term] id: VT:0000789 name: cerebral cortex thickness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the depth of the mantle covering the surface of the cerebral hemispheres" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "neocortex thickness" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000788 ! cerebral cortex morphology [Term] id: VT:0000791 name: cerebral cortex layer morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the layers of the gray cellular mantle covering the surface of the brain" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:38857, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000788 ! cerebral cortex morphology [Term] id: VT:0000792 name: cortical marginal zone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the developing superficial cortical layer located just under the pia matter" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000934 ! telencephalon development [Term] id: VT:0000794 name: parietal lobe morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the upper central part of the cerebral hemisphere" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0000788 ! cerebral cortex morphology [Term] id: VT:0000795 name: postcentral gyrus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the area of the parietal lobe that receives general sensation from the body" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000794 ! parietal lobe morphology [Term] id: VT:0000796 name: sensory dissociation area morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the area of the parietal lobe that integrates tactile and visual stimuli" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000794 ! parietal lobe morphology [Term] id: VT:0000797 name: supramarginal gyrus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the area of the frontal lobe that is involved in perception based on sensory stimuli" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000794 ! parietal lobe morphology [Term] id: VT:0000798 name: frontal lobe morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the anterior part of the cerebral hemisphere" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0000788 ! cerebral cortex morphology [Term] id: VT:0000799 name: precentral gyrus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the area of the frontal lobe that contains the cell bodies of the primary motor pathways" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "primary motor area morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000798 ! frontal lobe morphology [Term] id: VT:0000800 name: prefrontal gyrus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the area of the frontal lobe that is involved with integration of voluntary movements and with speech" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "supplementary motor/speech area morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000798 ! frontal lobe morphology [Term] id: VT:0000801 name: temporal lobe morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the lower lateral part of the cerebral hemisphere" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0000788 ! cerebral cortex morphology [Term] id: VT:0000802 name: superior temporal gyrus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the longitudinal ridge on the lateral surface of the temporal lobe" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0000801 ! temporal lobe morphology [Term] id: VT:0000803 name: transverse gyrus of Heschl morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the area of the temporal lobe concerned with hearing" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "primary auditory area morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000801 ! temporal lobe morphology [Term] id: VT:0000804 name: occipital lobe morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the posterior part of the cerebral hemisphere" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0000788 ! cerebral cortex morphology [Term] id: VT:0000805 name: visual cortex morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the area of the occipital cortex concerned with vision" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "striate cortex morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000804 ! occipital lobe morphology [Term] id: VT:0000807 name: hippocampus morphology alt_id: VT:0000806 alt_id: VT:0000810 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the deep lying structure of the cerebrum involved with memory storage and spatial navigation" [ISBN:0-12-402035-6 "Kaufman, MH The Atlas of Mouse Development", J:38857, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000787 ! telencephalon morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000801 ! temporal lobe morphology relationship: part_of VT:0004166 ! limbic system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000808 name: hippocampus development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the hippocampus during its formation and differentiation" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] synonym: "hippocampal development" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000913 ! brain development [Term] id: VT:0000811 name: hippocampal neuron integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completion, soundness, or configuration of the neuronal cells in the hippocampus" [J:72427, MGI:cml "Cathleen M Lutz, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002181 ! brain cell morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002882 ! neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0000812 name: dentate gyrus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of one of two interlocking gyri of the hippocampus that contains granule cells, which project to the pyramidal cells and interneurons of the CA3 region of the ammon gyrus" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:38857, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000807 ! hippocampus morphology [Term] id: VT:0000813 name: hippocampal laminar structure def: "characteristic related to the layers of the laminar structure of the hippocampus" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:38857, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "laminar structure" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000807 ! hippocampus morphology [Term] id: VT:0000815 name: ammon gyrus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of one of the two interlocking gyri of the hippocampus; a circonvolution of rhinencephalon, the grey substance of which is rich in big pyramidal neuronal cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "Ammon horn morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000807 ! hippocampus morphology [Term] id: VT:0000816 name: cochlear hair cell stereociliary bundle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, or pattern of the typical pattern of arrangement of mechanosensitive hair bundles which are composed of thick long microvilli (stereocilia) and are located at the apical end of cochlear inner and outer hair cells" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002622 ! cochlear hair cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0000818 name: amygdala morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the almond-shaped body of basal nuclei anterior to the inferior horn of the lateral ventricle of the brain, within the temporal lobe; this area is involved in aggression and fear responses" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0004166 ! limbic system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000819 name: olfactory bulb morphology alt_id: VT:0000943 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the forebrain region that coordinates neuronal signaling involved in the perception of smell; it receives input from the sensory neurons and outputs to the olfactory cortex" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition", J:16461] relationship: part_of VT:0005235 ! olfactory pathway morphology [Term] id: VT:0000820 name: choroid plexus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the fringe of the tela choroidea of the cerebral ventricles" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:45302] relationship: part_of VT:0002200 ! brain ventricle/choroid plexus morphology [Term] id: VT:0000821 name: choroid plexus cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the cell number in the tela choroidea of the cerebral ventricles" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:49840, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0010031 ! nervous system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0000820 ! choroid plexus morphology [Term] id: VT:0000822 name: brain ventricle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the fluid filled cavities of the cerebrum" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "ventricle morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002200 ! brain ventricle/choroid plexus morphology [Term] id: VT:0000823 name: lateral ventricle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the cavity in each of the cerebral hemispheres derived from the cavity of the embryonic neural tube; they are separated from each other by the septum pellucidum, and each communicates with the third ventricle by the foramen of Monro, through which also the choroid plexuses of the lateral ventricles become continuous with that of the third ventricle" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000822 ! brain ventricle morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000787 ! telencephalon morphology [Term] id: VT:0000825 name: lateral ventricle size alt_id: VT:0000824 def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the horseshoe-shaped cavities of the cerebrum" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:38857, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "ventricle of cerebral hemisphere size" EXACT [] synonym: "ventriculus lateralis size" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000823 ! lateral ventricle morphology [Term] id: VT:0000826 name: third ventricle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the narrow cleft inferior to the corpus callosum, within the diencephalon, between the paired thalami; its floor is formed by the hypothalamus, its anterior wall by the lamina terminalis, and its roof by ependyma; it communicates with the fourth ventricle by the cerebral aqueduct, and with the lateral ventricles by the interventricular foramina" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000822 ! brain ventricle morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000830 ! diencephalon morphology [Term] id: VT:0000827 name: third ventricle size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the narrow cleft inferior to the corpus callosum, within the diencephalon, between the paired thalami; its floor is formed by the hypothalamus, its anterior wall by the lamina terminalis, and its roof by ependyma; it communicates with the fourth ventricle by the cerebral aqueduct, and with the lateral ventricles by the interventricular foramina" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "ventricle of diencephalon size" EXACT [] synonym: "ventriculus tertius size" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000826 ! third ventricle morphology [Term] id: VT:0000828 name: fourth ventricle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the irregularly shaped cavity in the rhombencephalon, between the medulla oblongata, the pons, and the isthmus in front, and the cerebellum behind; it is continuous with the central canal of the cord below and with the cerebral aqueduct above, and through its lateral and median apertures it communicates with the subarachnoid space" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "ventricle of rhombencephalon morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "ventriculus quartus morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000822 ! brain ventricle morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000841 ! hindbrain morphology [Term] id: VT:0000829 name: fourth ventricle size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the irregularly shaped cavity in the rhombencephalon, between the medulla oblongata, the pons, and the isthmus in front, and the cerebellum behind; it is continuous with the central canal of the cord below and with the cerebral aqueduct above, and through its lateral and median apertures it communicates with the subarachnoid space" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "ventricle of rhombencephalon size" EXACT [] synonym: "ventriculus quartus size" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000828 ! fourth ventricle morphology [Term] id: VT:0000830 name: diencephalon morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the paired caudal parts of the prosencephalon from which the thalamus, hypothalamus, epithalamus and subthalamus are derived; these regions regulate autonomic, visceral and endocrine function, and process information directed to the cerebral cortex" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition", MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0000783 ! forebrain morphology [Term] id: VT:0000831 name: diencephalon cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the cell number in the rostral portion of the brain stem" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:49840, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0010031 ! nervous system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0000830 ! diencephalon morphology [Term] id: VT:0000832 name: thalamus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the large ovoid mass of paired bodies containing mostly gray matter and forming part of the lateral wall of the third ventricle of the brain" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0000830 ! diencephalon morphology [Term] id: VT:0000833 name: thalamus cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the cell number in the thalamus" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:49481] is_a: VT:0010031 ! nervous system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0000832 ! thalamus morphology [Term] id: VT:0000834 name: subthalamus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the anterior part of the diencephalon that lies between the thalamus, hypothalamus, and tegmentum of the mesencephalon, including subthalamic nucleus, zona incerta, the fields of Forel, and the nucleus of ansa lenticularis" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "ventral thalamus morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000830 ! diencephalon morphology [Term] id: VT:0000835 name: subthalamic nucleus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the lens-shaped nucleus located in the ventral part of the subthalamus on the inner aspect of the internal capsule that is concerned with the integration of somatic motor function" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "corpus luysi morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000834 ! subthalamus morphology relationship: part_of VT:0006007 ! basal ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0000836 name: substantia nigra morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the layer of gray substance that separates the posterior parts of the cerebral peduncles (tegmentum mesencephali) from the anterior parts; it normally includes a posterior compact part with many pigmented cells (pars compacta) and an anterior reticular part whose cells contain little pigment (pars reticularis)" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "locus niger morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "nucleus niger morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000834 ! subthalamus morphology relationship: part_of VT:0006007 ! basal ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0000837 name: hypothalamus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the ventral part of the diencephalon extending from the region of the optic chiasm to the caudal border of the mammillary bodies and forming the inferior and lateral walls of the third ventricle; this region regulates the autonomic nervous system via hormone production and release" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0000830 ! diencephalon morphology relationship: part_of VT:0004166 ! limbic system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000838 name: cochlear hair cell inter-stereocilial links def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, or pattern of the morphologically and biochemically distinct link types that extend between the stereocilia of cochlear hair bundles; link types can be distinguished by their relative sensitivities to treatment with calcium chelators and the protease subtilisin; in the mature mouse cochlea, tip links and horizontal top connectors are the only inter-stereocilial links associated with the hair bundle; ankle links and transient lateral links are both prominent features of developing auditory hair bundles" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000816 ! cochlear hair cell stereociliary bundle morphology [Term] id: VT:0000839 name: hypothalamus cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the cell number in the hypothalamus" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:49840, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0010031 ! nervous system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0000837 ! hypothalamus morphology [Term] id: VT:0000840 name: epithalamus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the small dorsomedial area of the thalamus including the habenular nuclei and associated fiber bundles, the pineal body, and the epithelial roof of the third ventricle" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0000830 ! diencephalon morphology [Term] id: VT:0000841 name: hindbrain morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the caudal region of the brain; includes cerebellum, pons and medulla oblongata" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:45302] relationship: part_of VT:0002152 ! brain morphology [Term] id: VT:0000842 name: superior olivary complex morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the nucleus of neurons on the dorsal part of the lateral surface of the pons; it normally receives projection fibers from the cochlear nuclei and is prominently involved in spatial localization of sound" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:1776] relationship: part_of VT:0000848 ! pons morphology [Term] id: VT:0000843 name: facial nuclei cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of neurons in the group of motor neurons in the hindbrain; receives fibers from the facial muscles, stapedus muscle and stylohyoid muscle" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:1776] is_a: VT:0010031 ! nervous system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0000909 ! facial motor nucleus morphology [Term] id: VT:0000844 name: pontine flexure morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the bend in the developing neural tube that produces a thinning of the roof of the pons and medulla oblongata and defines the boundary between the metencephalon and medulla oblongata in the embryo" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000841 ! hindbrain morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000913 ! brain development [Term] id: VT:0000846 name: medulla oblongata morphology alt_id: VT:0000845 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the most caudal region of the brainstem that lies directly rostral to the spinal cord; includes regions responsible for autonomic functions such as digestion, breathing and control of heart rate" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] synonym: "myelencephalon morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000841 ! hindbrain morphology [Term] id: VT:0000847 name: metencephalon morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the anterior part of the rhombencephalon" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0000841 ! hindbrain morphology [Term] id: VT:0000848 name: pons morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the band of nerve fibers in the brain connecting the medulla oblongata and the mesencephalon; this region conveys information about movement from the cerebral hemisphere to the cerebellum" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition", J:1776] relationship: part_of VT:0000841 ! hindbrain morphology [Term] id: VT:0000849 name: cerebellum morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the part of the metencephalon that lies in the posterior cranial fossa dorsal to the pons and medulla that is concerned with the coordination of movement and learning of motor skills" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition", J:50311] synonym: "cerebellar hemispheres morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000841 ! hindbrain morphology [Term] id: VT:0000851 name: cerebellum cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the cell number in the cerebellum" [J:45302, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0010031 ! nervous system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0000852 ! cerebellum size [Term] id: VT:0000852 name: cerebellum size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the cerebellum" [J:17203, J:67524, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000849 ! cerebellum morphology [Term] id: VT:0000854 name: cerebellum development def: "characteristic related to the formation and differentiation of the part of the metencephalon that lies dorsal to the pons and medulla behind the brain stem and controls balance for walking and standing, modulates the force and range of movement and is involved in the learning of motor skills" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0000913 ! brain development [Term] id: VT:0000855 name: formation of intralobular fissures def: "characteristic related to the formation of the major fissures of the cerebellum" [J:56546] relationship: part_of VT:0000854 ! cerebellum development [Term] id: VT:0000856 name: cerebellar plate morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the embryonic pseudostratified epithelium of the fourth cerebellar ventricle that eventually forms the vermis and ventral neuroepithelium" [J:45302] relationship: part_of VT:0000854 ! cerebellum development [Term] id: VT:0000857 name: cerebellar foliation def: "characteristic related to the formation of small offshoots of the cerebellar lobules" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition", J:52951, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000854 ! cerebellum development [Term] id: VT:0000859 name: somatosensory cortex morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the area of the parietal lobe that lies posterior to the central sulcus and is concerned with receiving and processing general sensations from the body surface" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0000788 ! cerebral cortex morphology [Term] id: VT:0000860 name: primary somatosensory cortex morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the area of the postcentral gyrus and central sulcus that is involved in somatic sensation" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] is_a: VT:0000859 ! somatosensory cortex morphology [Term] id: VT:0000861 name: barrel cortex organization def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the arrangement of the pattern of the discrete functional units of the somatosensory cortex that processes tactile information derived from the vibrissae" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition", J:64064] relationship: part_of VT:0003989 ! barrel cortex morphology [Term] id: VT:0000863 name: secondary somatosensory cortex morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the area of the upper bank of the lateral sulcus that is involved in somatic sensation" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0000859 ! somatosensory cortex morphology [Term] id: VT:0000864 name: vermis morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the narrow middle zone between the two hemispheres of the cerebellum" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:61509] relationship: part_of VT:0000849 ! cerebellum morphology [Term] id: VT:0000865 name: vermis size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the narrow middle zone between the two hemispheres of the cerebellum" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:45302] relationship: part_of VT:0000864 ! vermis morphology [Term] id: VT:0000866 name: vermis cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the cell number in the vermis" [J:61509] is_a: VT:0010031 ! nervous system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0000864 ! vermis morphology [Term] id: VT:0000867 name: anterior vermis morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the anterior portion of the narrow middle zone between the two hemispheres of the cerebellum" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:61509] relationship: part_of VT:0000864 ! vermis morphology [Term] id: VT:0000868 name: anterior vermis size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the narrow middle zone between the two hemispheres of the cerebellum" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:57538] relationship: part_of VT:0000867 ! anterior vermis morphology [Term] id: VT:0000869 name: posterior vermis morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the posterior portion of the narrow middle zone between the two hemispheres of the cerebellum" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:61509] relationship: part_of VT:0000864 ! vermis morphology [Term] id: VT:0000870 name: vermal pyramis morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of part of the inferior vermis of the cerebellum (vermis lobule VIII)" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:61509] relationship: part_of VT:0000864 ! vermis morphology [Term] id: VT:0000871 name: vermal uvula morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the triangular elevation on the vermis of the cerebellum" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:61509] relationship: part_of VT:0000864 ! vermis morphology [Term] id: VT:0000872 name: external granule cell layer morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the transient layer of the cerebellar cortex which is composed of the dividing and migrating granule cells" [MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "EGL morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "External Germinal Layer morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000854 ! cerebellum development [Term] id: VT:0000873 name: external granule cell layer thickness def: "any measurable characteristic related to the thickness of the transient layer of the cerebellar cortex which is composed of dividing and migrating granule cells" [J:60896, MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "EGL thickness" EXACT [] synonym: "External Germinal Layer thickness" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000872 ! external granule cell layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0000875 name: cerebellar Purkinje cell layer morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the cell layer that lies just underneath the molecular layer of the cerebellar cortex; it contains the neuronal cell bodies of the Purkinje cells that are arranged side by side in a single layer, and candelabrum interneurons are vertically oriented between the Purkinje cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0004097 ! cerebellar cortex morphology [Term] id: VT:0000876 name: Purkinje cell integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completness, soundness, or configuration of the large neurons located at the interface of the molecular and internal granule layers of the cerebellar cortex" [J:46854] relationship: part_of VT:0000877 ! Purkinje cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0000877 name: Purkinje cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the neurons located at the interface of the molecular and internal granule layers of the cerebellar cortex; these inhibitory neurons provide the output of the cerebellar cortex through axons that project into the white matter, and extensive dendritic trees from the Purkinje cells extend upward in a single plane into the molecular layer where they synapse with parallel fibers of granule cells" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition", J:46140] is_a: VT:0002882 ! neuron morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000875 ! cerebellar Purkinje cell layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0000878 name: Purkinje cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of neuronal cells that are located in the interface of the molecular and granular layers of the cerebellar cortex" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0010031 ! nervous system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0000877 ! Purkinje cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0000881 name: cochlear hair bundle ankle links def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, or pattern of the long, single-stranded filaments that form a dense web or mesh around the base of cochlear hair bundles just above the region in which the stereocilia begin to taper down; in the mouse, ankle links are only a transient feature of the developing cochlear hair bundles, present predominantly from P2 though P9, but are absent by P12; ankle links are disrupted by treatment of hair cells with EGTA and subtilisin but not by La^3+ and elastase" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0000838 ! cochlear hair cell inter-stereocilial links [Term] id: VT:0000882 name: cochlear hair bundle horizontal top connectors def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, or pattern of the inter-stereocilial links that connect the top of a shorter stereocilium to an adjacent longer stereocilium at a short distance below the tip links; the appearance of horizontal top connectors, which persist into adulthood, occurs concomitant with this loss of ankle links; top connectors are essentially unaffected by treatment with subtilisin and EGTA" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0000838 ! cochlear hair cell inter-stereocilial links [Term] id: VT:0000883 name: cochlear hair bundle tip links def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, or pattern of the single, three-stranded interrow filaments that extend obliquely from the tip of one stereocilium to the lateral side of an adjacent taller stereocilium; in the mouse, tip links are already detectable at E17 and persist throughout life; tips links are thought to gate the mechanotransducer channel, are lost from the cell surface after exposure to either calcium chelator BAPTA or lanthanum, and resist degradation by the protease subtilisin" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0000838 ! cochlear hair cell inter-stereocilial links [Term] id: VT:0000884 name: Purkinje cell layer lamination def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the integrity of the layer of large neuron cell bodies between the molecular and granular layers of the cerebellum" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:61509] relationship: part_of VT:0000875 ! cerebellar Purkinje cell layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0000886 name: cerebellar granule layer morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the innermost cortical layer of the cerebellum; contains densely packed small neurons, mostly granule cells with some Golgi cells are found at the outer border" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] synonym: "granule layer morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "IGL morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "internal granule layer morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0004097 ! cerebellar cortex morphology [Term] id: VT:0000887 name: granule layer lamination def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the integrity of the deepest of the three layers of the cerebellum that contains granule cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:61509] relationship: part_of VT:0000886 ! cerebellar granule layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0000889 name: cerebellar molecular layer morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the outermost layer of the cerebral cortex that contains the parallel fibers of the granule cells, interneurons such as stellate and basket cells, and the dendrites of the underlying Purkinje cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:38857] relationship: part_of VT:0004097 ! cerebellar cortex morphology [Term] id: VT:0000890 name: cerebellar molecular layer thickness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the width of the outer of the three cortical layers of the cerebellum" [J:46854] relationship: part_of VT:0000889 ! cerebellar molecular layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0000891 name: cochlear hair bundle transient lateral links def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, or pattern of the fine lateral links that interconnect stereocilia at E17.5 in the mouse; transient lateral links diminish at early postnatal stages (P2) when ankle links appear at the base of stereocilia, and are essentially unaffected by treatment with subtilisin and EGTA" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0000838 ! cochlear hair cell inter-stereocilial links [Term] id: VT:0000892 name: cochlear hair cell stereociliary bundle orientation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the rotational direction of inner and/or outer hair cell stereociliary bundles, resulting in planar cell polarity of the inner ear sensory epithelium" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000816 ! cochlear hair cell stereociliary bundle morphology [Term] id: VT:0000893 name: cochlear hair cell stereocilia number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the numbers of the nonmotile, actin-filled specialized microvilli (stereocilia) normally arrayed on cochlear inner and outer hair cells" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000816 ! cochlear hair cell stereociliary bundle morphology [Term] id: VT:0000894 name: cochlear hair cell stereocilia size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the nonmotile, actin-filled specialized microvilli (stereocilia) which are normally arrayed on cochlear inner and outer hair cells" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000816 ! cochlear hair cell stereociliary bundle morphology [Term] id: VT:0000895 name: cochlear inner hair cell afferent innervation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the form, internal structure, or number of afferent terminals and/or their synapses in the cochlear IHC region" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "cochlear IHC afferent innervation" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000968 ! sensory neuron innervation relationship: part_of VT:0004393 ! cochlear inner hair cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0000896 name: cochlear inner hair cell efferent innervation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the form, internal structure, or number of the normally dense plexus of efferent terminals that contact radial fibers of the spiral ganglion below cochlear IHCs or of the sparser plexus of terminals positioned around IHC somata; normally, lateral olivocochlear neurons, which are found in and/or around the lateral superior olive, project mainly to the ipsilateral cochlea and terminate mostly on dendritic fibers below IHCs" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "cochlear IHC efferent innervation" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000968 ! sensory neuron innervation relationship: part_of VT:0004393 ! cochlear inner hair cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0000897 name: midbrain morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the middle of the three cerebral vesicles of the embryo; this region controls sensory and motor functions, including eye movement and coordination of auditory and visual reflexes" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition", J:23882] synonym: "mesencephalon morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002152 ! brain morphology [Term] id: VT:0000898 name: midbrain cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the cell number associated with the middle of the three cerebral vesicles of the embryo" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:49840, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0010031 ! nervous system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0000897 ! midbrain morphology [Term] id: VT:0000899 name: colliculi morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the inferior and superior colliculus" [J:50311] relationship: part_of VT:0006104 ! tectum morphology [Term] id: VT:0000900 name: colliculi size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the inferior and superior colliculus" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:19212] relationship: part_of VT:0000899 ! colliculi morphology [Term] id: VT:0000901 name: position of colliculi def: "characteristic related to the position of the inferior and superior colliculus" [J:57538] relationship: part_of VT:0000899 ! colliculi morphology [Term] id: VT:0000904 name: superior colliculus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the paired superior eminence of the mesencephalic tectum that is involved in auditory processing" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0000899 ! colliculi morphology [Term] id: VT:0000905 name: superior colliculus size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the paired superior eminence of the mesencephalic tectum" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:57538] is_a: VT:0000900 ! colliculi size relationship: part_of VT:0000904 ! superior colliculus morphology [Term] id: VT:0000906 name: mesencephalic trigeminal nucleus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the group of sensory neurons residing in a long, narrow plate in the midbrain; axons pass with the trigeminal nerve" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0000897 ! midbrain morphology [Term] id: VT:0000907 name: mesencephalic trigeminal nucleus size def: "characteristic related to they physical dimensions of the group of sensory neurons residing in a long, narrow plate in the midbrain; axons pass with the trigeminal nerve" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:60159, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000906 ! mesencephalic trigeminal nucleus morphology [Term] id: VT:0000909 name: facial motor nucleus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the group of motor neurons residing in the pons that innervate the muscles of facial expression" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0000848 ! pons morphology [Term] id: VT:0000910 name: facial motor nucleus size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the group of motor neurons residing in the pons that innervate the muscles of facial expression" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition", J:56847] relationship: part_of VT:0000909 ! facial motor nucleus morphology [Term] id: VT:0000911 name: trigeminal motor nucleus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the group of motor neurons innervating the muscles of mastication" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0000848 ! pons morphology [Term] id: VT:0000912 name: trigeminal motor nucleus size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the group of motor neurons innervating the muscles of mastication" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:18984] relationship: part_of VT:0000911 ! trigeminal motor nucleus morphology [Term] id: VT:0000913 name: brain development alt_id: VT:0001888 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the brain during its formation and differentiation" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] xref: GO:0007420 relationship: part_of VT:0003861 ! nervous system development [Term] id: VT:0000920 name: myelination alt_id: VT:0001894 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process of an axon acquiring a sheath made of a fat-like substance" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0003633 ! nervous system physiology [Term] id: VT:0000923 name: roof plate morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of a transient group of neuroepithelial cells located at the dorsal midline of the neural tube that profoundly influences the development of the vertebrate central nervous system" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002151 ! neural tube morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0000925 name: floor plate morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of a transient group of neuroepithelial cells located at the ventral midline of the neural tube that profoundly influences the development of the vertebrate central nervous system" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002151 ! neural tube morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0000927 name: floor plate size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the floor plate" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0000925 ! floor plate morphology [Term] id: VT:0000933 name: rhombomere morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the transverse segments in the hindbrain region of the developing neural tube" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:1776] is_a: VT:0003208 ! neuromere morphology relationship: part_of VT:0006108 ! hindbrain development [Term] id: VT:0000934 name: telencephalon development def: "characteristic related to the formation and differentiation of the anterior division of the embryonic prosencephalon" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:49840, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003232 ! forebrain development [Term] id: VT:0000935 name: folding of telencephalic vesicles def: "characteristic related to the formation of the stereotypic invaginations forming the paired diverticula of the telencephalon" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:49840, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000934 ! telencephalon development [Term] id: VT:0000936 name: telencephalic vesicles size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the paired diverticula of the telencephalon, from which the forebrain develops" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:49840, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000934 ! telencephalon development [Term] id: VT:0000937 name: motor neuron morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the cells that innervate an effector (muscle or glandular) tissue; responsible for transmission of motor impulses" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:60159, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002882 ! neuron morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000955 ! spinal cord morphology [Term] id: VT:0000938 name: motor neuron integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completeness, soundness, or configuration of the cells that innervate an effector (muscle or glandular) tissue" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000937 ! motor neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0000939 name: motor neuron number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells that innervate an effector (muscle or glandular) tissue" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:60159, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000937 ! motor neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0000940 name: motor neuron innervation def: "characteristic related to the projection of motor axons to an effector tissue" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:60159, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002184 ! innervation relationship: part_of VT:0000937 ! motor neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0000941 name: motor neuron target finding def: "characteristic related to the ability of innervating neurons to stop at target site and form terminal arbors" [J:47439, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000937 ! motor neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0000942 name: motor neuron axon growth def: "characteristic related to the projection of innervating motor neurons to endplate targets" [J:33132, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000937 ! motor neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0000944 name: cochlear outer hair cell afferent innervation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the form, internal structure, or number of afferent terminals and/or their synapses in the cochlear OHC region" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "cochlear outer hair cell afferent innervation" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0004399 ! cochlear outer hair cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0000952 name: central nervous system glia morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the non-neuronal cells of the central nervous system that form the myelin insulation of nervous pathways, guide neuronal migration during development, and exchange metabolites with neurons" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "CNS glia morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003634 ! glia morphology [Term] id: VT:0000953 name: oligodendrocyte morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the neuroglia of the central nervous system that form the insulating myelin sheath of axons in the CNS" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "oligoglia morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000952 ! central nervous system glia morphology [Term] id: VT:0000954 name: oligodendrocyte progenitor number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells that differentiate into a type of glial cell in the central nervous system" [J:15108] relationship: part_of VT:0000953 ! oligodendrocyte morphology [Term] id: VT:0000955 name: spinal cord morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the cylindrical tissue of the vertebral canal that extends from the medulla oblongata to the conus medullaris" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003632 ! nervous system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000959 name: somatic sensory system morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the neural tissue involved in the transmission of sensory signals" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002752 ! somatic nervous system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000960 name: sensory ganglion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the clusters of neurons in the somatic peripheral nervous system which contain the cell bodies of sensory nerve axons, interneurons, and non-neuonal supporting cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:64962, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "sensory ganglia morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001104 ! spinal ganglion morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000959 ! somatic sensory system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000961 name: dorsal root ganglion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the group of nerve cell bodies of each segmental nerve projecting from the spinal cord" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:60159, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "dorsal root ganglia morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001104 ! spinal ganglion morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000959 ! somatic sensory system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000962 name: dorsal root ganglia organization def: "characteristic related to the segmentation pattern of dorsal root ganglia" [J:62022, J:62023] relationship: part_of VT:0000961 ! dorsal root ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0000964 name: dorsal root ganglia size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the dorsal root ganglia" [J:17123] relationship: part_of VT:0000961 ! dorsal root ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0000965 name: sensory neuron morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the cells that innervate an effector (muscle or glandular) tissue; responsible for transmission of sensory impulses" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:60159, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002882 ! neuron morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000959 ! somatic sensory system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000967 name: sensory neuron projections def: "characteristic related to the projection or bundling of sensory axons to an effector tissue or to the spinal cord" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:60159] relationship: part_of VT:0000968 ! sensory neuron innervation [Term] id: VT:0000968 name: sensory neuron innervation def: "characteristic related to the supply of nerve fibers to sensory termini or to spinal cord" [J:31622] is_a: VT:0002184 ! innervation relationship: part_of VT:0000965 ! sensory neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0000969 name: nociceptor morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the peripheral receptors for pain, including receptors sensitive to painful mechanical stimuli, extreme heat or cold, and chemical stimuli" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] is_a: VT:0000965 ! sensory neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0000970 name: polymodal receptor morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of a sensory receptor that may be stimulated by mechanical, thermal or chemical means" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] is_a: VT:0000965 ! sensory neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0000971 name: thermoreceptor morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of any of the cellular receptors that mediate the sense of temperature; in vertebrates, these are most often located under the skin" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "thermal receptor morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000965 ! sensory neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0000972 name: mechanoreceptor morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the receptors of the body, usually nerve termini, that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:34172] is_a: VT:0000965 ! sensory neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0000973 name: cutaneous/subcutaneous mechanoreceptor morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion in the skin" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0000972 ! mechanoreceptor morphology [Term] id: VT:0000974 name: hair guard neuron morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the subcutaneous mechanoreceptors that innervate guard hairs" [J:49472] is_a: VT:0000973 ! cutaneous/subcutaneous mechanoreceptor morphology [Term] id: VT:0000976 name: innervation of hair guard cells def: "characteristic related to the innervation of the hair guard cells" [J:65163] relationship: part_of VT:0000974 ! hair guard neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0000977 name: hair-tylotrich neuron morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the subcutaneous mechanoreceptors that innervate tylotrich hair follicles" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000973 ! cutaneous/subcutaneous mechanoreceptor morphology [Term] id: VT:0000978 name: innervation of hair-tylotrich cells def: "characteristic related to the innervation of the hair tylotrich cells" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000977 ! hair-tylotrich neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0000979 name: hair-down neuron morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the subcutaneous mechanoreceptors that innervate vellus hairs" [J:49472] synonym: "D-hair receptor morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000973 ! cutaneous/subcutaneous mechanoreceptor morphology [Term] id: VT:0000981 name: innervation of hair-down cells def: "characteristic related to the innervation of the hair down cells" [J:65163] relationship: part_of VT:0000979 ! hair-down neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0000982 name: Meissner's corpuscle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the numerous oval bodies found in the dermal papillae of thick skin; believed to be mechanoreceptors for tactile sensation" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "oval corpuscle morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "touch corpuscle morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000973 ! cutaneous/subcutaneous mechanoreceptor morphology [Term] id: VT:0000983 name: Meissner's corpuscle size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the dermal mechanoreceptors for tactile sensation" [J:65163] synonym: "oval corpuscle size" EXACT [] synonym: "touch corpuscle size" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000982 ! Meissner's corpuscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0000984 name: innervation of Meissner's corpuscle def: "characteristic related to the supply of nerve fibers connected to any part of the numerous oval bodies found in the dermal papillae of thick skin and which are believed to be mechanoreceptors for tactile sensation" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0000982 ! Meissner's corpuscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0000985 name: Merkel's receptor morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the modified epidermal cells located in the stratum basale and found mostly in areas where sensory perception is acute" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] is_a: VT:0000973 ! cutaneous/subcutaneous mechanoreceptor morphology [Term] id: VT:0000986 name: Merkel's receptor number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of modified epidermal cells located in the stratum basale and found mostly in areas where sensory perception is acute" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0000985 ! Merkel's receptor morphology [Term] id: VT:0000987 name: innervation of Merkel's receptor def: "characteristic related to the supply of nerve fibers connected to the modified epidermal cells located in the stratum basale and found mostly in areas where sensory perception is acute" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000985 ! Merkel's receptor morphology [Term] id: VT:0000988 name: pacinian corpuscle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the rapidly adapting mechanoreceptors found in subcutaneous tissue beneath both hairy and glabrous skin, and which normally contain an afferent nerve fiber surrounded by a capsule with multiple concentric layers" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] is_a: VT:0000973 ! cutaneous/subcutaneous mechanoreceptor morphology [Term] id: VT:0000989 name: Ruffini's corpuscle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the sensory cells in the subcutaneous tissue of the digits specialized to transduce mechanical stimuli" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0000973 ! cutaneous/subcutaneous mechanoreceptor morphology [Term] id: VT:0000990 name: skeletal muscle mechanoreceptor morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion in the skeletal muscle" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "muscle/skeletal mechanoreceptor morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000972 ! mechanoreceptor morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002108 ! muscular system morphology [Term] id: VT:0000991 name: primary muscle spindle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the sensory organ in muscle; involved in the stretch reflex and sensitive to stretch velocity" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] is_a: VT:0004069 ! muscle spindle morphology [Term] id: VT:0000992 name: primary muscle spindle size def: "any measurable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the sensory organ in muscle; involved in the stretch reflex and is sensitive to stretch velocity" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition", J:23882] relationship: part_of VT:0000991 ! primary muscle spindle morphology [Term] id: VT:0000994 name: secondary muscle spindle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the sensory organ in muscle; involved in the stretch reflex and not sensitive to stretch velocity" [ISBN:0-471-31639-3 "Crawley, JN. What's wrong with my mouse?"] is_a: VT:0004069 ! muscle spindle morphology [Term] id: VT:0000995 name: secondary muscle spindle size def: "any measurable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the sensory organ in muscle; involved in the stretch reflex and is not sensitive to stretch velocity" [ISBN:0-471-31639-3 "Crawley, JN. What's wrong with my mouse?", J:23882] relationship: part_of VT:0000994 ! secondary muscle spindle morphology [Term] id: VT:0000997 name: joint capsule morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the sac that encloses the articulating ends of bones participating in a synovial joint" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0002932 ! joint morphology [Term] id: VT:0000999 name: golgi tendon organ morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the sensory organ in muscle that is involved in regulating muscle tension" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] is_a: VT:0000990 ! skeletal muscle mechanoreceptor morphology [Term] id: VT:0001001 name: chemoreceptor morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the cells specialized to detect chemical substances and relay that information centrally in the nervous system" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] is_a: VT:0000965 ! sensory neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0001002 name: taste bud morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the small sensory organs located in the tongue that contain gustatory receptor cells, basal cells, and supporting cells" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001001 ! chemoreceptor morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005500 ! gustatory system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001003 name: olfactory receptor morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the specialized proteins within the neurons of the olfactory epithelium that normally bind and detect odorants" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001001 ! chemoreceptor morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005499 ! olfactory system morphology relationship: part_of VT:0006092 ! olfactory neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0001004 name: retinal photoreceptor morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the receptors sensitive to light" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000965 ! sensory neuron morphology relationship: part_of VT:0003728 ! retinal photoreceptor layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0001005 name: retinal rod cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the photoreceptors that contain rhodopsin" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "rod morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001004 ! retinal photoreceptor morphology [Term] id: VT:0001006 name: retinal cone cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the retinal receptors that give rise to color vision" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "cone morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001004 ! retinal photoreceptor morphology [Term] id: VT:0001007 name: sympathetic nervous system morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the part of the autonomic nervous system that innervates smooth muscle, cardiac muscle and glands and mediates the body's response to stressful situations" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "adrenergic system morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "somatic sympathetic system morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "thoracolumbar system morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002751 ! autonomic nervous system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001008 name: sympathetic ganglion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the groups of neuronal cell bodies of the autonomic nervous system" [J:18048] synonym: "sympathetic ganglia morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001104 ! spinal ganglion morphology relationship: part_of VT:0001007 ! sympathetic nervous system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001009 name: paravertebral ganglion cell number def: "characteristic related to cell number of the group of neuronal cell bodies of the autonomic nervous system that are located at intervals along the sympathetic trunks" [J:18048] is_a: VT:0010031 ! nervous system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0001008 ! sympathetic ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001010 name: prevertebral ganglion cell number def: "characteristic related to cell number of the group of neuronal cell bodies of the autonomic nervous system that are located on the superior part of the abdominal aorta" [J:18048] is_a: VT:0010031 ! nervous system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0001008 ! sympathetic ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001011 name: superior cervical ganglion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the group of neurons that is the largest of the sympathetic trunk; normally lies at the base of the skull and innervates the head and neck" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0001008 ! sympathetic ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001013 name: superior cervical ganglion size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the group of neurons that is the largest of the ganglia of the sympathetic trunk; normally lies at the base of the skull and innervates the head and neck" [J:17131] relationship: part_of VT:0001011 ! superior cervical ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001016 name: middle cervical ganglion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the small ganglion located at the level of the cricoid cartilage of the laryngeal wall" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] is_a: VT:0001008 ! sympathetic ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001017 name: stellate ganglion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the group of neurons formed by the fusion of the inferior cervical and first thoracic ganglia" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "cervicothoracic ganglion morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001008 ! sympathetic ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001018 name: cochlear outer hair cell efferent innervation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the form, internal structure, or number of efferent terminals, occurring as clusters, in the cochlear OHC region; normally, medial olivocochlear neurons, which are primarily found in rostral and ventral periolivary regions, project mainly to the contralateral cochlea, and terminate directly on OHCs" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "cochlear OHC hair cell efferent innervation" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0004399 ! cochlear outer hair cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0001019 name: L4 ganglion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the L4 ganglion" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001008 ! sympathetic ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001020 name: L4 ganglion size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the L4 ganglion" [J:34172] relationship: part_of VT:0001019 ! L4 ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001022 name: L5 ganglion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the L5 ganglion" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001008 ! sympathetic ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001023 name: L5 ganglion size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the L5 ganglion" [J:34172] relationship: part_of VT:0001022 ! L5 ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001025 name: sympathetic neuron morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the neurons of the part of the autonomic nervous system that innervates smooth muscle, cardiac muscle and glands and mediates the body's response to stressful situations" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0001007 ! sympathetic nervous system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001026 name: adrenergic neuron morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the neurons that release catecholamines at a synapse after an impulse" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] is_a: VT:0001025 ! sympathetic neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0001027 name: adrenergic innervation def: "characteristic related to the supply of nerve fibers that release catecholamines at a synapse after an impulse" [MeSH:A08.186.211.577.090] is_a: VT:0002184 ! innervation relationship: part_of VT:0001026 ! adrenergic neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0001028 name: cochlear outer hair cell stereociliary bundle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, or pattern of the typical V or W-like pattern of arrangement of mechanosensitive hair bundles located at the apical end of cochlear OHCs; each hair bundle is normally composed of ~100 nonmotile, actin-filled microvilli (stereocilia) arranged in rows of increasing height and coupled to one another by morphologically distinct links: tip links, horizontal top connectors, shaft connectors, and ankle links; most hair bundles also possess a single motile kinocilium immediately adjacent to the tallest (outermost) row of stereocilia; a fifth link type, the kinocilial link, connects the kinocilium to its neighboring stereocilia" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0000816 ! cochlear hair cell stereociliary bundle morphology relationship: part_of VT:0004399 ! cochlear outer hair cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0001031 name: outer hair cell stereocilia number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the numbers of the nonmotile, actin-filled specialized microvilli (stereocilia) normally arrayed on cochlear outer hair cells" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0000893 ! cochlear hair cell stereocilia number relationship: part_of VT:0001028 ! cochlear outer hair cell stereociliary bundle morphology [Term] id: VT:0001032 name: peptidergic neuron morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the nerve fibers believed to release small peptides as their neurotransmitter" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001025 ! sympathetic neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0001033 name: parasympathetic nervous system morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the part of the autonomic nervous system that innervates smooth muscle, cardiac muscle and glands and regulates homeostasis" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:53284] synonym: "cholinergic system morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "craniosacral system morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "somatic parasympathetic system morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002751 ! autonomic nervous system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001034 name: parasympathetic ganglion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the ganglia of the parasympathetic nervous system, including the ciliary, pterygopalatine, submandibular, and otic ganglia in the cranial region and intrinsic (terminal) ganglia associated with target organs in the thorax and abdomen" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "parasympathetic ganglia morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001033 ! parasympathetic nervous system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001035 name: submandibular ganglion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the ganglion associated with the lingual nerve" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0001034 ! parasympathetic ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001036 name: submandibular ganglion size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the small parasympathetic ganglion of the lingual nerve" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:53284] relationship: part_of VT:0001035 ! submandibular ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001037 name: parasympathetic neuron morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the neurons of the autonomic nervous system that are responsible for innervation of smooth muscle, cardiac muscle and glands" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0001033 ! parasympathetic nervous system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001038 name: cholinergic neuron morphology alt_id: VT:0001029 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the neurons that utilize acetylcholine as a neurotransmitter" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] is_a: VT:0001025 ! sympathetic neuron morphology is_a: VT:0001037 ! parasympathetic neuron morphology is_a: VT:0002882 ! neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0001039 name: cholinergic innervation alt_id: VT:0001030 def: "characteristic related to the supply of nerve fibers that utilize acetylcholine as a neurotransmitter" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] is_a: VT:0002184 ! innervation relationship: part_of VT:0001038 ! cholinergic neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0001041 name: lacrimal gland cholinergic innervation def: "characteristic related to the supply of nerve fibers to the gland that secretes tears" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:53284] is_a: VT:0001039 ! cholinergic innervation [Term] id: VT:0001042 name: sublingual salivary gland cholinergic innervation def: "characteristic related to the supply of nerve fibers to the exocrine gland on the floor of the mouth that secretes saliva" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:53284] is_a: VT:0001039 ! cholinergic innervation [Term] id: VT:0001043 name: parotid salivary gland cholinergic innervation def: "characteristic related to the supply of nerve fibers to the exocrine gland lateral to the jaw that secretes saliva" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:53284] is_a: VT:0001039 ! cholinergic innervation [Term] id: VT:0001044 name: enteric nervous system morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the part of the autonomic nervous system that innervates the esophagus, stomach, small and large bowel" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002751 ! autonomic nervous system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001045 name: enteric ganglion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the groups of nerve cell bodies associated with the enteric neurons" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "enteric ganglia morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001044 ! enteric nervous system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001046 name: enteric neuron morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the neurons that innervate the esophagus, stomach, small and large bowel" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001044 ! enteric nervous system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001047 name: enteric cholinergic neuron morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the neurons that utilize acetylcholine as a neurotransmitter and innervate the esophagus, stomach, small and large bowel" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] is_a: VT:0001046 ! enteric neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0001048 name: enteric neuron number def: "characteristic related to the number of neurons that innervate the esophagus, stomach, small and large bowel" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition", J:49471] relationship: part_of VT:0001046 ! enteric neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0001049 name: enteric cholinergic innervation def: "characteristic related to the supply of nerve fibers that utilize acetylcholine as a neurotransmitter to the intestinal system" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0001039 ! cholinergic innervation relationship: part_of VT:0001047 ! enteric cholinergic neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0001051 name: somatic motor system morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the neural tissue involved in the transmission of motor signals" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002752 ! somatic nervous system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001052 name: muscle innervation def: "characteristic related to the formation or projection of sensory or motor nerves to targets in muscle" [J:75958] is_a: VT:0002184 ! innervation relationship: part_of VT:0001051 ! somatic motor system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001053 name: neuromuscular synapse morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the membrane to membrane contact of a motor axon and a muscle myofiber" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:47439, J:60159, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "neuromuscular junction morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001051 ! somatic motor system morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002184 ! innervation [Term] id: VT:0001054 name: presynaptic differentiation def: "characteristic related to the ability of nerve terminals to find target and/or form terminal arbors for synaptic transmission" [J:61509] relationship: part_of VT:0001053 ! neuromuscular synapse morphology [Term] id: VT:0001055 name: postsynaptic differentiation def: "characteristic related to the ability of an effector cell to form a differentiated postsynaptic membrane in response to innervation" [J:61509] relationship: part_of VT:0001053 ! neuromuscular synapse morphology [Term] id: VT:0001056 name: cranial nerve morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the twelve nerves that emerge from the cranium as opposed to the spinal nerves" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:45302, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002752 ! somatic nervous system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001059 name: optic nerve size alt_id: VT:0001331 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the second cranial nerve, which is responsible for conveying visual information from the retina to the brain" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001330 ! optic nerve morphology [Term] id: VT:0001061 name: oculomotor nerve morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the 3rd cranial nerve, which normally sends motor fibers to the levator muscles of the eyelid and to the superior rectus, inferior rectus, and inferior oblique muscles of the eye; and also sends parasympathetic efferents to the muscles controlling pupillary constriction and accommodation" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "CN-III morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001056 ! cranial nerve morphology [Term] id: VT:0001062 name: oculomotor nerve size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the nerve of the extraocular muscles, iris and ciliary body" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:19212] relationship: part_of VT:0001061 ! oculomotor nerve morphology [Term] id: VT:0001063 name: trochlear nerve morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the 4th cranial nerve, which normally carries the motor innervation of the superior oblique muscles of the eye" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "CN-IV morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001056 ! cranial nerve morphology [Term] id: VT:0001064 name: trochlear nerve size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the nerve of the superior oblique muscle" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:19212] relationship: part_of VT:0001063 ! trochlear nerve morphology [Term] id: VT:0001065 name: trigeminal nerve morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the chief sensory nerve of the face and motor nerve of the muscles of mastication; has three major divisions: ophthalmic, maxillary and mandibular" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition", J:33038] synonym: "CN-V morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001056 ! cranial nerve morphology [Term] id: VT:0001067 name: mandibular nerve morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the third division of the trigeminal nerve" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:33038] relationship: part_of VT:0001065 ! trigeminal nerve morphology [Term] id: VT:0001068 name: mandibular nerve branching morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the projected axons of the mandibular nerve" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:60159, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001067 ! mandibular nerve morphology [Term] id: VT:0001069 name: trigeminal nerve connections to hindbrain morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the axonal connections from the trigeminal ganglion to the pons and medulla oblongata" [J:33038] relationship: part_of VT:0001065 ! trigeminal nerve morphology [Term] id: VT:0001070 name: abducens nerve morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the 6th cranial nerve, which originates in the abducens nucleus of the pons and sends motor fibers to the lateral rectus muscles of the eye" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "CN-VI morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001056 ! cranial nerve morphology [Term] id: VT:0001071 name: facial nerve morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the motor axons from the pons to the face" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:29973] synonym: "CN-VII morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001056 ! cranial nerve morphology [Term] id: VT:0001072 name: vestibulocochlear nerve morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the sensory nerve innervating the receptor cells of the membranous labyrinth" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:23837] synonym: "CN-VIII morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001056 ! cranial nerve morphology [Term] id: VT:0001073 name: glossopharyngeal nerve morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of sensory and autonomic axons to the parotid gland, carotid body, posterior third of the tongue" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition", J:33038] synonym: "CN-IX morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001056 ! cranial nerve morphology [Term] id: VT:0001074 name: vagus nerve morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the autonomic, sensory and motor axons of the tenth cranial nerve to the pharynx, larynx, trachea, lungs, heart and GI tract" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition", J:33038] synonym: "CN-X morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001056 ! cranial nerve morphology [Term] id: VT:0001075 name: accessory nerve morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the 11th cranial nerve, which normally originates from neurons in the medulla and in the cervical spinal cord" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "CN-XI morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "spinal accessory nerve morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001056 ! cranial nerve morphology [Term] id: VT:0001076 name: hypoglossal nerve morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of motor axons to the tongue" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:45302, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "CN-XII morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001056 ! cranial nerve morphology [Term] id: VT:0001077 name: spinal nerve morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of any of the 31 paired peripheral nerves formed by the union of the dorsal and ventral spinal roots from each spinal cord segment" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0002752 ! somatic nervous system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001078 name: phrenic nerve morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the motor and sensory neuron axons to the diaphragm and other tissues" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:60159, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001077 ! spinal nerve morphology [Term] id: VT:0001081 name: cranial ganglion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the groups of nerve cell bodies associated with the twelve cranial nerves" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:45302, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "cranial ganglia morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002752 ! somatic nervous system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001082 name: geniculate ganglion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the group of sensory neuron cell bodies associated with the facial nerve (seventh cranial nerve)" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:45302] synonym: "cranial ganglion VII morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001081 ! cranial ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001083 name: geniculate ganglion size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the geniculate ganglion or decreased size of sensory neuron cell bodies associated with the facial nerve" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0001082 ! geniculate ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001084 name: petrosal ganglion morphology alt_id: VT:0001099 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the lower group of sensory neuron cell bodies associated with the glossopharyngeal nerve" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:45302] synonym: "extracraniale ganglion morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "inferior glossopharyngeal ganglion morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "inferior glossopharyngeal ganglion of the glossopharyngeal (IX) nerve morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001096 ! glossopharyngeal ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001085 name: petrosal ganglion size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the petrosal ganglion" [J:25565, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001084 ! petrosal ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001087 name: nodose ganglion morphology alt_id: VT:0001103 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the large group of sensory neuron cell bodies, anterior to the jugular vein, associated with the vagus nerve (tenth cranial nerve)" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:45302] synonym: "cranial ganglion X" EXACT [] synonym: "inferior vagus ganglion morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "inferior vagus ganglion of the vagus (X) nerve morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001100 ! vagus ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001088 name: nodose ganglion size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the nodose ganglion" [J:17123, J:25565] relationship: part_of VT:0001087 ! nodose ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001089 name: nodose ganglion neuron number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the count of the sensory neurons comprising the nodose ganglion" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:45302] relationship: part_of VT:0001087 ! nodose ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001091 name: outer hair cell stereocilia size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the nonmotile, actin-filled specialized microvilli (stereocilia) which are normally arrayed on cochlear outer hair cells" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0000894 ! cochlear hair cell stereocilia size relationship: part_of VT:0001028 ! cochlear outer hair cell stereociliary bundle morphology [Term] id: VT:0001092 name: trigeminal ganglion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the group of sensory neuron cell bodies associated with the trigeminal nerve (fifth cranial nerve)" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:33038] synonym: "cranial ganglion V morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "Gasserian ganglion morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "semilunar ganglion morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "trigeminal ganglion of trigenmial (V) nerve morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001081 ! cranial ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001094 name: trigeminal ganglion cell size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the cells of the trigeminal ganglion" [J:34172] relationship: part_of VT:0001092 ! trigeminal ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001095 name: trigeminal ganglion size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the group of sensory neuron cell bodies associated with the trigeminal nerve" [J:17131] relationship: part_of VT:0001092 ! trigeminal ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001096 name: glossopharyngeal ganglion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the group of neuron cell bodies associated with the ninth cranial nerve" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "cranial ganglion XI morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001081 ! cranial ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001097 name: superior glossopharyngeal ganglion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the upper ganglion of the glossopharyngeal nerve located at the jugular foramen" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "intracranial ganglion morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "jugular ganglion morphology" BROAD [] synonym: "superior glossopharyngeal ganglion of the glossopharyngeal (IX) nerve morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001096 ! glossopharyngeal ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001098 name: superior glossopharyngeal ganglion size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the upper ganglion of the glossopharyngeal nerve located at the jugular foramen" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:18984] relationship: part_of VT:0001097 ! superior glossopharyngeal ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001100 name: vagus ganglion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the group of sensory neuron cell bodies associated with the vagus nerve" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "cranial ganglion X morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001081 ! cranial ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001101 name: superior vagus ganglion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the upper ganglion of the vagus nerve located at the jugular foramen" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "jugular ganglion morphology" BROAD [] synonym: "superior vagus ganglion of the vagus (X) nerve morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001100 ! vagus ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001102 name: superior vagus ganglion size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the upper ganglion of the vagus nerve located at the jugular foramen" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:18984] relationship: part_of VT:0001101 ! superior vagus ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001104 name: spinal ganglion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the groups of sensory nerve cell bodies located on the dorsal spinal roots within the vertebral column" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "spinal ganglia morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002752 ! somatic nervous system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001105 name: peripheral nervous system glia morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the non-neuronal cells that form the myelin insulation of nervous pathways, guide neuronal migration during development, and exchange metabolites with neurons" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "neuroglia morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "PNS glia morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003634 ! glia morphology [Term] id: VT:0001106 name: Schwann cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the cells which form the insulating myelin sheaths of peripheral axons" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] is_a: VT:0001105 ! peripheral nervous system glia morphology [Term] id: VT:0001107 name: Schwann cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells that sheath the axons of the peripheral nervous system" [J:29971] is_a: VT:0010031 ! nervous system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0001106 ! Schwann cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0001116 name: gonad size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the testis or the ovary" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:34193] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002211 ! primary sex determination [Term] id: VT:0001119 name: female reproductive system morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the organs associated with producing offspring in the gender that bears the offspring" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0002160 ! reproductive system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001120 name: uterus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the female muscular organ of gestation" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001119 ! female reproductive system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001125 name: oocyte morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the immature ova" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0001931 ! oogenesis [Term] id: VT:0001126 name: ovary morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the female reproductive gland containing the germ cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:35782] subset: slim_pig synonym: "gonad morphology" BROAD [] is_a: VT:0000653 ! sex gland morphology relationship: part_of VT:0001119 ! female reproductive system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001127 name: ovary size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the female reproductive gland containing the germ cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:35782] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000655 ! sex gland size is_a: VT:0001116 ! gonad size relationship: part_of VT:0001126 ! ovary morphology [Term] id: VT:0001130 name: ovarian folliculogenesis def: "characteristic related to formation of the spherical ovum in the ovary" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:35782, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001131 ! ovarian follicle morphology [Term] id: VT:0001131 name: ovarian follicle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the sac-like structure in the ovary which surrounds an ovum" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:33042] relationship: part_of VT:0001126 ! ovary morphology [Term] id: VT:0001133 name: luteal cell differentiation def: "characteristic related to differentiation of the cells of the corpus luteum of the ovary" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:33401] relationship: part_of VT:0002679 ! corpora lutea morphology [Term] id: VT:0001135 name: cervix morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the lower opening of the uterus to the vagina" [MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001119 ! female reproductive system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001137 name: cervical epithelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the epithelial layer of the cervix" [MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001135 ! cervix morphology [Term] id: VT:0001138 name: cervical squamous epithelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the scaly epithelial layer of the cervix" [J:54637, MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001137 ! cervical epithelium morphology [Term] id: VT:0001139 name: vagina morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the female reproductive canal located between the uterus and the vulva" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0001119 ! female reproductive system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001140 name: vaginal epithelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the epithelial layer of the vagina" [J:54637, MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001139 ! vagina morphology [Term] id: VT:0001141 name: thickness of vaginal epithelium def: "any measurable characteristic related to the depth of the vaginal epithelial layer" [J:65045] relationship: part_of VT:0001140 ! vaginal epithelium morphology [Term] id: VT:0001142 name: vaginal opening morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the opening to the genital canal" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001139 ! vagina morphology [Term] id: VT:0001143 name: vaginal opening size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the external vaginal opening" [J:50844] relationship: part_of VT:0001142 ! vaginal opening morphology [Term] id: VT:0001145 name: male reproductive system morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the organs associated with producing offspring in the gender that produces spermatozoa" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0002160 ! reproductive system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001146 name: testes morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the male reproductive glands" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig synonym: "gonad morphology" BROAD [] synonym: "testis morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000653 ! sex gland morphology relationship: part_of VT:0001145 ! male reproductive system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001148 name: testes size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the male reproductive glands" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:63229] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000655 ! sex gland size is_a: VT:0001116 ! gonad size relationship: part_of VT:0001146 ! testes morphology [Term] id: VT:0001150 name: scrotum size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the external sac of skin that encloses the testes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:65045] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0002669 ! scrotum morphology [Term] id: VT:0001151 name: foreskin size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the loose fold of skin that covers the penis" [J:65045] relationship: part_of VT:0003553 ! foreskin morphology [Term] id: VT:0001153 name: seminiferous tubule size def: "any measurable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the tubules in the testes where spermatogenesis occurs" [J:50844] relationship: part_of VT:0002216 ! seminiferous tubule morphology [Term] id: VT:0001154 name: seminiferous tubule integrity def: "characteristic related to the completion or soundness of the tubules in the testes where spermatogenesis occurs" [J:50844, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002216 ! seminiferous tubule morphology [Term] id: VT:0001156 name: spermatogenesis def: "characteristic related to the formation of the male gametes" [J:58959] subset: slim_pig synonym: "sperm development" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001929 ! gametogenesis [Term] id: VT:0001158 name: prostate morphology alt_id: VT:0000658 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the gland in males that secretes part of the seminiferous fluid" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:63764] is_a: VT:0000653 ! sex gland morphology relationship: part_of VT:0001145 ! male reproductive system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001163 name: coagulating gland morphology alt_id: VT:0000663 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the anterior lobe of the prostate" [J:64981] synonym: "anterior prostate morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001158 ! prostate morphology [Term] id: VT:0001168 name: prostate epithelium morphology alt_id: VT:0000668 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the prostate epithelium" [J:63764] relationship: part_of VT:0001158 ! prostate morphology [Term] id: VT:0001169 name: bulbourethral gland morphology alt_id: VT:0000669 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the gland in males that lies along the prostate gland and secretes a fluid component of the seminal fluid into the urethra" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:54465, J:63764] synonym: "Cowper's gland morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000653 ! sex gland morphology relationship: part_of VT:0001145 ! male reproductive system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001170 name: bulbourethral gland size alt_id: VT:0000670 def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the bulbourethral gland" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:63764] synonym: "Cowper's gland size" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000655 ! sex gland size relationship: part_of VT:0001169 ! bulbourethral gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0001173 name: number of ductal cells of the bulbourethral gland alt_id: VT:0000673 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of cells found in the ducts through which the bulbourethral glands discharge mucus into the spongy part of the urethra" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "number of ductal cells in the Cowper's gland" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001169 ! bulbourethral gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0001175 name: lung morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the organ of respiration" [J:35802] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0002132 ! respiratory system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001176 name: lung development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the lung during its formation and differentiation" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:54931] relationship: part_of VT:0003115 ! respiratory system development [Term] id: VT:0001178 name: lung cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the cell number in all or part of the lung" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0010038 ! respiratory system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0003641 ! lung size [Term] id: VT:0001179 name: alveolar septum thickness def: "any measurable characteristic related to the width of the structure that separates the air sacs (alveoli) in the lung" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002270 ! respiratory alveoli morphology [Term] id: VT:0001180 name: inner hair cell stereociliary bundle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, or pattern of the typically linear or U-shaped pattern of arrangement of mechanosensitive hair bundles located at the apical end of cochlear IHCs; each hair bundle is normally composed of ~100 nonmotile, actin-filled microvilli (stereocilia) arranged in rows of increasing height and coupled to one another by morphologically distinct links: tip links, horizontal top connectors, shaft connectors, and ankle links; most hair bundles also possess a single motile kinocilium immediately adjacent to the tallest row of stereocilia; a fifth link type, the kinocilial link, connects the kinocilium to its neighboring stereocilia" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0000816 ! cochlear hair cell stereociliary bundle morphology is_a: VT:0004393 ! cochlear inner hair cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0001183 name: respiratory alveoli size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the saclike terminal dilation of the respiratory bronchioles" [J:66345] relationship: part_of VT:0002270 ! respiratory alveoli morphology [Term] id: VT:0001186 name: pigmentation trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic pertaining to the deposition or aggregation of coloring matter in cells or tissues" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait [Term] id: VT:0001188 name: pigment content def: "characteristic related to the amount of pigment in any or all tissues or a part of a tissue" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:50311] is_a: VT:0001186 ! pigmentation trait [Term] id: VT:0001189 name: skin pigmentation level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of pigmentation of the skin" [J:53370] relationship: part_of VT:0002095 ! skin pigmentation [Term] id: VT:0001191 name: skin condition def: "any measurable characteristic related to the state of the skin" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002096 ! skin morphology [Term] id: VT:0001198 name: skin tightness def: "any measurable characteristic related to the firmness or tautness of skin" [J:65038, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] synonym: "loose skin" RELATED [] synonym: "taut skin" RELATED [] synonym: "tight skin" RELATED [] synonym: "wrinkled skin" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0001191 ! skin condition [Term] id: VT:0001200 name: skin thickness def: "any measurable characteristic related to the depth of skin" [J:47225] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001191 ! skin condition [Term] id: VT:0001201 name: skin translucence def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of light to pass through the skin" [J:15108, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001191 ! skin condition [Term] id: VT:0001202 name: skin light response def: "any measurable characteristic related to the reactivity of the skin to light" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001191 ! skin condition relationship: part_of VT:0005501 ! skin physiology [Term] id: VT:0001204 name: skin irradiation response def: "any measurable characteristic related to changes in the skin following exposure to radiation" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001191 ! skin condition [Term] id: VT:0001213 name: skin cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the numbers of cells in the cutis" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0010034 ! integumentary system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0002096 ! skin morphology [Term] id: VT:0001216 name: epidermal layer morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the superficial epithelial portion of the skin" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "epidermis morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002096 ! skin morphology [Term] id: VT:0001219 name: epidermal layer thickness def: "any measurable characteristic related to the width of the epidermal cell layer in the skin" [J:65146] relationship: part_of VT:0001216 ! epidermal layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0001221 name: epidermal layer integrity def: "characteristic related to the completion or soundness of the epidermal layer of the skin" [J:65033, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001216 ! epidermal layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0001222 name: epidermal layer cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of cells in the epidermis" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:65146, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0010034 ! integumentary system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0001216 ! epidermal layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0001224 name: keratinocyte apoptosis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the programmed cell death of keratin-producing cells of the epidermis" [J:64948] xref: GO:0006915 xref: GO:0030216 relationship: part_of VT:0003453 ! keratinocyte physiology [Term] id: VT:0001225 name: epidermal layer development def: "characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the epidermis during its formation and differentiation" [J:62478, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003941 ! skin development [Term] id: VT:0001231 name: basal cell layer morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the deepest layer of the epidermis, which is composed of dividing stem cells and anchoring cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "basal layer morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "columnar layer morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "germinative layer morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "palisade layer morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "stratum basale epidermis morphology " EXACT [] synonym: "stratum cylindricum morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "stratum germinativum morphology " EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001216 ! epidermal layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0001233 name: suprabasal layer morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the suprabasal layer of the skin" [J:56777] is_a: VT:0001231 ! basal cell layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0001235 name: suprabasal layer organization def: "any measurable characteristic related to the organization of the suprabasal layer of the skin" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001233 ! suprabasal layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0001236 name: spinous layer morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the layer of polyhedral cells in the epidermis; shrinkage and adhesion of these cells gives a spiny or prickly appearance" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "prickle cell layer morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "stratum spinosum morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001216 ! epidermal layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0001237 name: spinous cell size def: "any measurable characteristic related to the size of the cells of the spinous layer of the epidermis" [J:47225] synonym: "prickle cell size" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001236 ! spinous layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0001238 name: epidermal spinous layer thickness def: "any measurable characteristic related to the thickness of the stratum spinosum; the polyhedral cell layer" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:15108] synonym: "prickle cell layer thickness" EXACT [] synonym: "stratum spinosum thickness" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001236 ! spinous layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0001239 name: granular layer morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the layer of flattened cells containing basophilic granules of keratohyalin and lying just above the stratum spinosum (spiny layer) of the epidermis" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "stratum granulosum morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001216 ! epidermal layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0001240 name: cornified layer morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the outer layer of the epidermis, consisting of several layers of flat keratinized non-nucleated cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "horny layer morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "stratum corneum morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001216 ! epidermal layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0001242 name: cornified layer thickness alt_id: VT:0001223 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the depth of the corneal layer of the epidermis" [J:1133] synonym: "horny layer thickness" EXACT [] synonym: "stratum corneum thickness" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001240 ! cornified layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0001243 name: dermal layer morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the dermal layer of the skin" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:56777] synonym: "corium morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "cutis vera morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "dermal layer morphology " EXACT [] synonym: "dermis morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002096 ! skin morphology [Term] id: VT:0001245 name: dermal layer thickness def: "any measurable characteristic related to the depth of the dermis" [J:65033] synonym: "corium thickness" EXACT [] synonym: "dermis thickness" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001243 ! dermal layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0001248 name: connective tissue morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the framework of a tissue or the body; formed of fibrous or ground substance" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:56777] is_a: VT:0100002 ! connective tissue trait [Term] id: VT:0001250 name: superficial dermis morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the more superficial, thin layer of the dermis that interdigitates with the epidermis" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "corpus papillary morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "papillary layer morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "stratum papillare corii morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "stratum papillare morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001243 ! dermal layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0001251 name: superficial dermis cellularity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the cell density of the superficial layer" [J:56777] relationship: part_of VT:0001250 ! superficial dermis morphology [Term] id: VT:0001253 name: body height def: "any measurable characteristic related to the distance from the ground to a point on the organism's head or a point on the topline" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig xref: GO:0040007 xref: GO:0040014 is_a: VT:0100005 ! body size trait [Term] id: VT:0001256 name: body length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the crown to tail distance" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig xref: GO:0040007 xref: GO:0040014 is_a: VT:0100005 ! body size trait [Term] id: VT:0001259 name: body weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the body weight of an organism" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0100005 ! body size trait [Term] id: VT:0001263 name: weight loss def: "any measurable characteristic related to a reduction in body weight" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0001259 ! body weight [Term] id: VT:0001274 name: vibrissae shape alt_id: VT:0001275 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the physical form of the whiskers" [J:47620] relationship: part_of VT:0002098 ! vibrissae morphology [Term] id: VT:0001277 name: vibrissae pattern def: "any measurable characteristic related to the organization of the whiskers" [J:65301] relationship: part_of VT:0002098 ! vibrissae morphology [Term] id: VT:0001280 name: vibrissae retention def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability to retain the whiskers" [J:45400] relationship: part_of VT:0002098 ! vibrissae morphology [Term] id: VT:0001281 name: vibrissae length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of the whiskers" [J:65037] relationship: part_of VT:0002098 ! vibrissae morphology [Term] id: VT:0001283 name: vibrissae density def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of space between whiskers" [J:65302, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002098 ! vibrissae morphology [Term] id: VT:0001286 name: eye development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the visual organ during its formation and differentiation" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] xref: GO:0001654 relationship: part_of VT:0003935 ! craniofacial development [Term] id: VT:0001288 name: lens induction def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the beginning of the formation of the transparent, biconvex structure of the eye which is situated behind the iris and in front of the vitreous humor" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005545 ! lens development [Term] id: VT:0001289 name: hyaloid capillary system development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the transient vascular system of the eye during its formation, differentation, and degeneration" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0001286 ! eye development [Term] id: VT:0001290 name: time of eyelid opening def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the stage of development when the eyelids first separate" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001340 ! eyelid morphology [Term] id: VT:0001292 name: lens vesicle development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the lens vesicle of the eye during its formation and differentiation" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0001288 ! lens induction [Term] id: VT:0001299 name: eye distance/position def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the placement of the eyes in relation to each other or in relation to other craniofacial structures" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002092 ! eye morphology [Term] id: VT:0001300 name: distance between the eyes def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the distance between the eyes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0001299 ! eye distance/position [Term] id: VT:0001301 name: inner hair cell stereocilia number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the numbers of the nonmotile, actin-filled specialized microvilli (stereocilia) normally arrayed on cochlear inner hair cells" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0000893 ! cochlear hair cell stereocilia number relationship: part_of VT:0001180 ! inner hair cell stereociliary bundle morphology [Term] id: VT:0001303 name: lens morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the transparent structure of the eye responsible for focusing light rays" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002093 ! cornea/lens morphology [Term] id: VT:0001304 name: lens clarity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the transparency of the lens" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0001303 ! lens morphology [Term] id: VT:0001305 name: lens size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to physical dimensions of the transparent structure of the eye responsible for focusing light rays" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0001303 ! lens morphology [Term] id: VT:0001308 name: lens polarity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the orientation of the lens during development" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0001292 ! lens vesicle development [Term] id: VT:0001310 name: conjunctiva morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelids and the front of the eyeball" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005193 ! anterior eye segment morphology [Term] id: VT:0001312 name: cornea morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the transparent anterior portion of the fibrous coat of the eye that serves as the chief refractory structure" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002093 ! cornea/lens morphology [Term] id: VT:0001314 name: corneal clarity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the transparency of the cornea" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:jte "Janan T Eppig, Mouse Genome Informatics", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0001312 ! cornea morphology [Term] id: VT:0001317 name: pupil morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the central circular aperture of the iris through which light rays enter the eye" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0001322 ! iris morphology [Term] id: VT:0001318 name: pupil clarity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the transparency of the central circular aperture of the iris through which light rays normally enter the eye" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0001317 ! pupil morphology [Term] id: VT:0001319 name: pupil shape def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape of the aperture of the iris through which light rays enter the eye" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0001317 ! pupil morphology [Term] id: VT:0001321 name: pupil size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the size of the central circular aperture of the iris through which light rays enter the eye" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0001317 ! pupil morphology [Term] id: VT:0001322 name: iris morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the adjustable membrane, composed of the stroma and pigmented epithelium, located just in front of the crystalline lens within the eye" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005194 ! anterior uvea morphology [Term] id: VT:0001323 name: inner hair cell stereocilia size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the nonmotile, actin-filled specialized microvilli (stereocilia) normally arrayed on cochlear inner hair cells" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0000894 ! cochlear hair cell stereocilia size relationship: part_of VT:0001180 ! inner hair cell stereociliary bundle morphology [Term] id: VT:0001324 name: eye pigmentation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the deposition or aggregation of coloring matter in the eye" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0001186 ! pigmentation trait relationship: part_of VT:0002092 ! eye morphology [Term] id: VT:0001325 name: retina morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the thin layer of neural tissue lining the back of the eyeball which contains visual receptors" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002864 ! ocular fundus morphology [Term] id: VT:0001326 name: retinal integrity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the completeness or soundness of the thin layer of neural tissue lining the back of the eyeball, which contains visual receptors" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", NMF:pretel "Stephanie Pretel, Neuroscience Mutagenesis Facility Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005253 ! eye physiology [Term] id: VT:0001328 name: retinal layer organization def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the positioning of the sheets of cells comprising the optic part of the retina" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0003727 ! retinal layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0001329 name: retina cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells in the thin layer of neural tissue lining the back of the eyeball which contains visual receptors" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0010041 ! craniofacial cell number relationship: part_of VT:0001325 ! retina morphology [Term] id: VT:0001330 name: optic nerve morphology alt_id: VT:0001058 alt_id: VT:0001287 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the second cranial nerve which is responsible for conveying visual information from the retina to the brain; it extends from the retina to the optic chiasma where part of its fibers become the optic tract and cross to the opposite side and pass to the geniculate bodies" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "CN-II" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001056 ! cranial nerve morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005195 ! posterior eye segment morphology [Term] id: VT:0001332 name: optic nerve innervation alt_id: VT:0001060 def: "characteristic related to projection or target finding of the second cranial nerve which is responsible for conveying visual information from the retina to the brain" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001330 ! optic nerve morphology [Term] id: VT:0001334 name: optic tract size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the band of optic nerve fibers running from the optic chiasma to the lateral geniculate body and midbrain" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0004267 ! optic tract morphology [Term] id: VT:0001335 name: inner hair cell synaptic ribbon morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, or pattern of the presynaptic active zone of mature cochlear IHCs which usually contain a single synaptic ribbon, i.e. a submicrometer, electron-dense structure tethering synaptic vesicles; each spiral ganglion neuron receives input from only one IHC synapse" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "IHC synaptic ribbon morphology" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0004393 ! cochlear inner hair cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0001336 name: active-zone-anchored inner hair cell synaptic ribbon morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, or pattern of the usually single synaptic ribbon, a characteristic osmiophilic, electron-dense structure to which synaptic vesicles are tethered at the active zone of the cochlear inner hair cell afferent synapse" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0001335 ! inner hair cell synaptic ribbon morphology [Term] id: VT:0001337 name: eye moisture level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of moisture in the eye" [J:53284] relationship: part_of VT:0001348 ! lacrimal gland physiology [Term] id: VT:0001340 name: eyelid morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the skin folds covering the front of the eyeball" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002092 ! eye morphology [Term] id: VT:0001345 name: meibomian gland size alt_id: VT:0000651 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the sebaceous glands embedded in the tarsal plate of each eyelid" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "Glandulae Tarsales size" EXACT [] synonym: "glandulae tarsales size" EXACT [] synonym: "Palpebral Glands size" EXACT [] synonym: "tarsal gland size" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005252 ! meibomian gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0001346 name: lacrimal gland morphology alt_id: VT:0000682 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the glands that secrete tears" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "lachrymal gland morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "lacrimal system morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "tear duct morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002163 ! gland morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002092 ! eye morphology [Term] id: VT:0001348 name: lacrimal gland physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the glands that secrete tears" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0005253 ! eye physiology [Term] id: VT:0001349 name: tear production def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of fluid secreted by the lacrimal glands" [J:38104, MGI:hdene "Howard Dene, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001348 ! lacrimal gland physiology [Term] id: VT:0001359 name: organ of Corti patterning def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the organization of the various cell types within the organ of Corti into a set number of distinct rows" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000042 ! organ of Corti [Term] id: VT:0001360 name: social investigation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the behavior of animals to approach and examine other animals" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002557 ! social interaction [Term] id: VT:0001365 name: Dieters cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the numbers of the supporting cells of the spiral organ which are attached to the basement membrane and receive the hair cells between their free extremities" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0010041 ! craniofacial cell number relationship: part_of VT:0004302 ! Dieters cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0001366 name: pillar cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the numbers of the supporting cells that form the inner and outer walls of the tunnel in the organ of Corti" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0010041 ! craniofacial cell number relationship: part_of VT:0003825 ! pillar cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0001373 name: spiral ligament integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completion, soundness or configuration of the spiral ligament" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004288 ! spiral ligament morphology [Term] id: VT:0001375 name: mating preference def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the preference of an individual to initiate sexual contact with a receptive partner" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002566 ! sexual interaction [Term] id: VT:0001376 name: mating receptivity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability of an individual to respond to another's initiation of sexual behavior" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002566 ! sexual interaction [Term] id: VT:0001377 name: copulation def: "any measurable or observable behavioral characteristic related to the sexual union that normally enables the transfer of ejaculate from male to female, sometimes resulting in the fertilization of an egg" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "coitus" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001919 ! reproductive system physiology [Term] id: VT:0001378 name: ejaculation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the propulsion of semen from the genital ducts and the urethra to the exterior" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0003698 ! male reproductive system physiology [Term] id: VT:0001379 name: penile erection function def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability to achieve a rigid and elevated state of the penis when the erectile tissue becomes filled with blood" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0003698 ! male reproductive system physiology [Term] id: VT:0001382 name: nursing def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability of a female to provide milk to young" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001386 ! maternal nurturing [Term] id: VT:0001384 name: offspring retrieval def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability of a female to collect stray offspring and return them to a defined location" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "pup retrieval" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001386 ! maternal nurturing [Term] id: VT:0001385 name: offspring recognition def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability of a female to recognize her own offspring" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "pup recognition" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0015022 ! maternal behavior [Term] id: VT:0001386 name: maternal nurturing alt_id: VT:0001381 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability of a female to tend to offspring" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "care for newborns" NARROW [] is_a: VT:0015022 ! maternal behavior [Term] id: VT:0001387 name: spiral ligament size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the spiral ligament" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004288 ! spiral ligament morphology [Term] id: VT:0001388 name: stationary movement def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to change body posture or shift a body part" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0003491 ! voluntary movement [Term] id: VT:0001389 name: eye movement def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the motility of the visual organs" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001388 ! stationary movement relationship: part_of VT:0005253 ! eye physiology [Term] id: VT:0001391 name: tail movement alt_id: VT:0000590 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to motion of the portion of the body containing an extension of the vertebral column beyond the trunk, or any slender projection resembling such a structure" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001388 ! stationary movement [Term] id: VT:0001392 name: locomotor activity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to move from place to place" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "locomotion" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003491 ! voluntary movement [Term] id: VT:0001398 name: strial basal cell tight junction morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, or pattern of the tight junctions between basal cells of stria vascularis, resulting in the paracellular barrier between basal cells; closing the intrastrial space off from the perilymph and establishing its electrical isolation" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004365 ! strial basal cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0001399 name: locomotor activity level alt_id: VT:0001397 alt_id: VT:0001403 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the amount of activity occurring within a span of time" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003313 ! locomotor activation [Term] id: VT:0001404 name: spontaneous movement def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to movements made without external stimuli, usually measured as changes in position or posture in neonates or embryos" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003313 ! locomotor activation [Term] id: VT:0001406 name: gait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the way the subject walks" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003312 ! locomotor coordination [Term] id: VT:0001407 name: stride length def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the distance between steps" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003312 ! locomotor coordination [Term] id: VT:0001412 name: scratching def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to scraping of the skin, usually with the nails" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001440 ! grooming behavior [Term] id: VT:0001413 name: response to novel environment def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to reactions upon exposure to an environment inot previously encountered" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "response to new environment" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001449 ! learning/memory is_a: VT:0003107 ! response to novelty [Term] id: VT:0001414 name: strial intermediate cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the numbers of the melanocytes (i.e. crest-derived intermediate cells) normally located within the intrastrial space" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] comment: loss of strial intermediate cells is known to lead to loss of the endocochlear potential is_a: VT:0010041 ! craniofacial cell number relationship: part_of VT:0004367 ! strial intermediate cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0001416 name: strial marginal cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the numbers of the polarized columnar cells of epithelial origin which cover the lateral surface of the cochlear duct, secrete K+ and form a continuous sheet in contact with the endolymph" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0010041 ! craniofacial cell number relationship: part_of VT:0004366 ! strial marginal cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0001417 name: exploration in new environment def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the amount of time spent investigating a new location" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "exploration" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0001413 ! response to novel environment [Term] id: VT:0001418 name: tectorial membrane size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of tectorial membrane" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003149 ! tectorial membrane morphology [Term] id: VT:0001421 name: scala media size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the scala media" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003169 ! scala media morphology [Term] id: VT:0001422 name: drinking behavior def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the consumption of liquids" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002069 ! eating/drinking behavior [Term] id: VT:0001423 name: liquid preference def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the consumption of one type of liquid relative to another type" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001422 ! drinking behavior [Term] id: VT:0001424 name: water consumption def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the amount of water taken in" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001422 ! drinking behavior [Term] id: VT:0001425 name: behavioral response to alcohol consumption def: "any measurable or observable behavioral characteristic related to intake of alcohol into the body" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "ethanol consumption" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0015031 ! behavioral response to xenobiotic [Term] id: VT:0001431 name: eating behavior alt_id: VT:0001430 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the consumption of solids" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0002069 ! eating/drinking behavior [Term] id: VT:0001432 name: food preference def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the consumption of one type of food relative to another type" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:0001431 ! eating behavior [Term] id: VT:0001435 name: suckling reflex def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to orient and open/close mouth in sucking pattern in response to external light touching or stroking of the chin" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001436 ! suckling behavior [Term] id: VT:0001436 name: suckling behavior def: "any measurable or observable beahvioral characteristic related to the intake of milk by a preweaning organism" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001422 ! drinking behavior [Term] id: VT:0001437 name: swallowing reflex def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to pull food through the esophagus to the stomach in response to feeding" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002069 ! eating/drinking behavior relationship: part_of VT:0001663 ! alimentary system physiology [Term] id: VT:0001440 name: grooming behavior alt_id: VT:0001439 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the standard of behavior of cleaning and/or keeping outward appearance tidy (self, mate or offspring)" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005386 ! behavior trait [Term] id: VT:0001444 name: scala tympani size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the scala tympani" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003167 ! scala tympani morphology [Term] id: VT:0001445 name: vestibular hair cell stereociliary bundle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the typical staircase-like arrangement of the mechanosensitive hair bundles which are composed of thick long microvilli (stereocilia) and are located at the apical end of vestibular hair cells of the utricle and saccule" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "vestibular hair bundle morphology" RELATED [] synonym: "vestibular hair cell stereocilia morphology" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0002623 ! vestibular hair cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0001447 name: nest building behavior def: "any measurable or observable behavioral characteristic related to the construction of a container or shelter made out of available materials" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002557 ! social interaction [Term] id: VT:0001449 name: learning/memory def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to ascertain, retain or recall information" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0002063 ! learning/memory/conditioning [Term] id: VT:0001450 name: vestibular hair bundle inter-stereocilial link morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure or pattern of the morphologically and biochemically distinct link types that extend between the stereocilia of vestibular hair bundles" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0001445 ! vestibular hair cell stereociliary bundle morphology [Term] id: VT:0001451 name: vestibular hair bundle shaft connector morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure or pattern of the links that connect the shafts of neighboring stereocilia in vestibular hair bundles; each shaft connector is composed of a ruthenium red-reactive, electron-dense particle that is connected to the plasma membrane by several fine strands of variable length" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0001450 ! vestibular hair bundle inter-stereocilial link morphology [Term] id: VT:0001452 name: vestibular hair cell stereocilia number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the numbers of the nonmotile, actin-filled specialized microvilli (stereocilia) which are normally arrayed on vestibular hair cells in a staircase-like pattern" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001445 ! vestibular hair cell stereociliary bundle morphology [Term] id: VT:0001454 name: cued conditioning behavior alt_id: VT:0001453 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability of an animal to learn and remember an association between an aversive experience (the unconditioned stimulus (US), usually a shock) and a neutral stimulus (the conditioned stimulus (CS), usually an auditory cue or light flash)" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002062 ! conditioning behavior [Term] id: VT:0001455 name: vestibular hair cell stereocilia size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the nonmotile, actin-filled specialized microvilli (stereocilia) which are normally arrayed on vestibular hair cells in a staircase-like pattern" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0001445 ! vestibular hair cell stereociliary bundle morphology [Term] id: VT:0001456 name: otic capsule size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the cartilage or bony capsule surrounding the inner ear mechanism" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000039 ! otic capsule morphology [Term] id: VT:0001457 name: vestibular dark cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the nonsensory epithelial cells located above the vestibular melanocytes and adjacent to the sensory structures in the utricle and in the ampullae at the ends of each of the semicircular canals; these cells provide and maintain the high K+ ionic environment within the vestibular labyrinth and are therefore homologous to the marginal cells of the stria vascularis; they are joined to each other by tight junctions and provide a barrier between endolymph and perilymph" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000034 ! vestibule morphology [Term] id: VT:0001458 name: object recognition memory def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to recognize objects that the animal has previously encountered; recognition is measured by relative amount of time exploring objects, which should decrease upon subsequent or multiple presentations of the same object when presented with novel objects at the same time" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001449 ! learning/memory [Term] id: VT:0001459 name: vestibule size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the vestibule" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000034 ! vestibule morphology [Term] id: VT:0001460 name: olfactory discrimination memory def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to exhibit a differential response to olfactory stimuli that is achieved by the reinforcement of the desired response for each particular olfactory stimulus" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002802 ! discrimination learning [Term] id: VT:0001461 name: vestibular dark cell integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completion, soundness or configuration of the vestibular dark cells" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001457 ! vestibular dark cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0001462 name: avoidance learning behavior def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to associate a previously neutral stimulus with an unpleasant or punishing stimuli so that the animal learns to avoid the previously neutral stimulus" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002062 ! conditioning behavior [Term] id: VT:0001463 name: spatial learning alt_id: VT:0001466 alt_id: VT:0001467 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to ascertain or acquire spatial location information in order to improve navigation or other behavior using such location cues" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001449 ! learning/memory [Term] id: VT:0001464 name: incus size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the incus" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0003739 ! middle ear ossicle size relationship: part_of VT:0005106 ! incus morphology [Term] id: VT:0001465 name: malleus size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the malleus" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0003739 ! middle ear ossicle size relationship: part_of VT:0000029 ! malleus morphology [Term] id: VT:0001468 name: temporal memory def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to recall temporal events and stimuli" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001449 ! learning/memory [Term] id: VT:0001469 name: contextual conditioning behavior def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability of an animal to learn and remember an association between an aversive experience (the unconditioned stimulus (US), usually a shock) and the neutral, unchanging environment (the conditioned stimulus (CS), or the environmental context in this case)" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "contextual fear conditioning" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001468 ! temporal memory is_a: VT:0002062 ! conditioning behavior [Term] id: VT:0001470 name: stapedial artery integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completion, soundness or configuration of the small artery that passes through the ring of the stapes; while the stapedial artery is a temporary artery thought to disappear at late embryonic stage in humans, the mouse stapedial artery is complete by E13 and persists into adulthood" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] is_a: VT:0003410 ! artery integrity relationship: part_of VT:0005107 ! stapes morphology [Term] id: VT:0001485 name: pinna reflex alt_id: VT:0001962 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the response to an auditory stimulus by a characteristic ear twitch" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "ear twitch response" EXACT [] synonym: "Preyer's reflex" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001961 ! reflex relationship: part_of VT:0003878 ! ear physiology [Term] id: VT:0001486 name: startle reflex def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the threshold or reflex response to variable stimuli, often auditory; usually measured by amplitude of whole body flinch" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001961 ! reflex relationship: part_of VT:0003878 ! ear physiology [Term] id: VT:0001490 name: vibrissae reflex alt_id: VT:0001276 alt_id: VT:0001969 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the response to stimulation of the whiskers" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "vibrissa reflex" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001961 ! reflex [Term] id: VT:0001492 name: piloerection def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the involuntary bristling of hairs in response to a stimulus" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001961 ! reflex [Term] id: VT:0001501 name: sleep pattern alt_id: VT:0002004 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the wake/sleep cycle" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005386 ! behavior trait [Term] id: VT:0001502 name: behavioral circadian rhythm alt_id: VT:0002005 def: "any measurable or observable behavioral characteristic related to a daily biological activity cycle" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005386 ! behavior trait [Term] id: VT:0001504 name: posture def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the position of the limbs or carriage of the body" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002066 ! motor capabilities/coordination/movement [Term] id: VT:0001505 name: body posture def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to carriage of the body" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001504 ! posture [Term] id: VT:0001510 name: coat appearance def: "any measurable characteristic related to the visual appearance of the coat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "fur appearance" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000367 ! coat/hair morphology [Term] id: VT:0001513 name: limb extension reflex def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the involuntary extension of limbs when lifted by the tail" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001961 ! reflex [Term] id: VT:0001515 name: grip strength def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to grasp and hold objects, usually measured as time spent hanging from an object or wire" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0004262 ! physical strength [Term] id: VT:0001516 name: motor coordination/balance def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability of an animal to maintain skillful and effective interaction of movements or maintenance of equilibrium" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002066 ! motor capabilities/coordination/movement [Term] id: VT:0001522 name: swimming ability def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to move through or keep the head above a liquid medium" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001516 ! motor coordination/balance relationship: part_of VT:0003312 ! locomotor coordination [Term] id: VT:0001524 name: limb coordination def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to skillful and effective interaction of motions of the limbs" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003312 ! locomotor coordination relationship: part_of VT:0005424 ! body movement coordination [Term] id: VT:0001525 name: balance def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to maintain equilibrium" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001516 ! motor coordination/balance [Term] id: VT:0001526 name: placing response def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to stretch and lift the forelimbs and head to grab a close edge" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "reaching response" EXACT [] synonym: "visual placing response" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001516 ! motor coordination/balance [Term] id: VT:0001529 name: vocalization alt_id: VT:0001528 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to produce sound from the vocal organs" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "Vocalization" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005386 ! behavior trait [Term] id: VT:0001533 name: skeletal system physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the bony framework of the body in vertebrates" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:1000778 ! skeletal system trait [Term] id: VT:0001539 name: caudal vertebra number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of the bony segments of the tail" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0000138 ! vertebra number relationship: part_of VT:0002759 ! caudal vertebra morphology [Term] id: VT:0001541 name: osteoclast physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of cells that absorb and remove osseous tissue" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:58795] relationship: part_of VT:0001533 ! skeletal system physiology [Term] id: VT:0001542 name: bone strength def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of bone to endure the application of force without yielding or breaking" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0001533 ! skeletal system physiology [Term] id: VT:0001544 name: cardiovascular system physiology alt_id: VT:0000302 alt_id: VT:0001623 alt_id: VT:0001626 alt_id: VT:0002130 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the heart or vasculature" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0100017 ! circulatory system physiology [Term] id: VT:0001547 name: lipid level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentrations of fat-soluble substances (molecules composed of carbon and hydrogen and are characteristically insoluble in water) in the body" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002118 ! lipid homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0001553 name: circulating free fatty acids level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentrations of organic, monobasic acids derived from hydrocarbons which are complexed with serum albumin for transport; they are saturated and unsaturated" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "circulating fatty acid level" EXACT [] synonym: "FFA level" EXACT [] synonym: "free fatty acids level" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003949 ! circulating lipid level is_a: VT:0005280 ! fatty acid level [Term] id: VT:0001560 name: circulating insulin level alt_id: VT:0000191 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of this polypeptide hormone, secreted by beta cells of the pancreas, that promotes glucose utilization, protein synthesis, and the formation and storage of neutral lipids" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0002078 ! glucose homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0001562 name: circulating calcium level alt_id: VT:0000193 alt_id: VT:0001767 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of this bivalent element" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0004231 ! calcium ion homeostasis relationship: part_of VT:0000179 ! blood chemistry [Term] id: VT:0001565 name: circulating phosphate level alt_id: VT:0000196 alt_id: VT:0001772 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of this salt or ester of phosphoric acid" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] comment: often associated with anomalous bone mineralization synonym: "phosphate level" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000179 ! blood chemistry relationship: part_of VT:0001765 ! ion homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0001569 name: circulating bilirubin level alt_id: VT:0000200 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of this yellow heme breakdown product" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000179 ! blood chemistry [Term] id: VT:0001570 name: circulating enzyme level alt_id: VT:0000201 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of any of the proteins that act as catalysts for biological reactions" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "blood enzyme level" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005319 ! enzyme/coenzyme level is_a: VT:0005416 ! circulating protein level [Term] id: VT:0001573 name: circulating alanine transaminase level alt_id: VT:0000204 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of this enzyme, which transfers amino groups from l-alanine to 2-ketoglutarate, or the reverse (from l-glutamate to pyruvate); serum concentration is increased in viral hepatitis and myocardial infarction" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "alanine aminotransferase level" EXACT [] synonym: "alanine transaminase level" EXACT [] synonym: "ALT level" EXACT [] synonym: "glutamic-pyruvic transaminase level" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001570 ! circulating enzyme level [Term] id: VT:0001574 name: oxygen level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of this gaseous element, essential for animal and plant life" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0003948 ! gas homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0001586 name: erythrocyte number alt_id: VT:0000214 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of red blood cells per volume in the bloodstream" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "erythrocyte count" EXACT [] synonym: "RBC count" EXACT [] synonym: "red blood cell count" EXACT [] synonym: "red blood cell number" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0000237 ! blood cell number relationship: part_of VT:0002447 ! erythrocyte morphology [Term] id: VT:0001588 name: hemoglobin level alt_id: VT:0000224 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the amount of the oxygen-carrying protein of erythrocytes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "haemoglobin level" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002124 ! red blood cell [Term] id: VT:0001589 name: mean corpuscular hemoglobin alt_id: VT:0000225 alt_id: VT:0002595 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the average levels of hemoglobin contained in an erythrocyte" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "MCH" EXACT [] synonym: "mean corpuscular haemoglobin" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001588 ! hemoglobin level [Term] id: VT:0001601 name: myelopoiesis alt_id: VT:0000169 def: "any characteristic related to the process of bone marrow cell formation and/or bone marrow-derived blood cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0005460 ! leukopoiesis [Term] id: VT:0001614 name: blood vessel morphology alt_id: VT:0000252 alt_id: VT:0001611 alt_id: VT:0002125 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the network of tubes that carries blood through the body" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "vascular morphology" RELATED [] xref: MP:0001614 relationship: part_of VT:0002127 ! cardiovascular system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001625 name: heart cell size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions, proportions, magnitude, or extent of the cells of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "cardiac cell size" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005406 ! heart size [Term] id: VT:0001648 name: apoptosis def: "any measurable characteristic related to programmed cell death" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:25248, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:DHM "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] synonym: "apoptosis rate" RELATED [] xref: GO:0006915 is_a: VT:0000313 ! cell death [Term] id: VT:0001649 name: symphysis menti morphology alt_id: VT:0000096 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the fibrocartilagenous union of the two halves of the mandible (embryonic stages)" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000458 ! mandible morphology [Term] id: VT:0001657 name: induced morbidity/mortality def: "any measurable characteristic related to the diseased state or death caused by an external intervention" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005372 ! life span trait [Term] id: VT:0001658 name: mortality induced by gamma-irradiation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the quantity of ionizing radiation required to induced a moribund state" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0003010 ! ionizing radiation-induced mortality [Term] id: VT:0001661 name: life span def: "any measurable characteristic related to the persistence of life" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0005372 ! life span trait [Term] id: VT:0001663 name: alimentary system physiology alt_id: VT:0002142 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the organ system that converts ingested food to nutrients and energy" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] xref: MGI:2173602 is_a: VT:1000776 ! alimentary system trait [Term] id: VT:0001664 name: digestion def: "any measurable characteristic related to the mechanical, chemical, and enzymatic conversion of ingested food into material suitable for assimilation for synthesis of tissues or liberation of energy" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", RGD:DHM "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] synonym: "digestive function" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001663 ! alimentary system physiology [Term] id: VT:0001666 name: nutrient absorption def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the body to take in constituents of food necessary for normal physiologic function" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0001663 ! alimentary system physiology [Term] id: VT:0001667 name: carbohydrate absorption def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the body to take in substances composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen according to the general formula Cn(H2O)n; sugars and starches are examples" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001666 ! nutrient absorption [Term] id: VT:0001668 name: fructose absorption def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the body to take in this 5-carbon sugar" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001667 ! carbohydrate absorption [Term] id: VT:0001669 name: glucose absorption def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the body to take in this major monosaccharide, a 6-carbon sugar" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001667 ! carbohydrate absorption [Term] id: VT:0001670 name: mineral absorption def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the body to take in any inorganic substance that has importance in body functions" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0001666 ! nutrient absorption [Term] id: VT:0001671 name: vitamin absorption def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability to take in any of a group of organic substances, present in food, that are essential to normal metabolism" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0001666 ! nutrient absorption [Term] id: VT:0001674 name: triploblastic development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the three primary germ layers during their formation and differentiation" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0002084 ! developmental patterning [Term] id: VT:0001675 name: ectoderm development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the ectoderm during its formation during gastrulation" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] xref: GO:0001705 is_a: VT:0001674 ! triploblastic development [Term] id: VT:0001676 name: apical ectodermal ridge def: "any measurable characteristic related to the formation of the multilayered ectodermal region at the tip of a limb bud necessary for the proper development of the underlying mesenchyme" [MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001675 ! ectoderm development [Term] id: VT:0001680 name: mesoderm development alt_id: VT:0001681 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the mesoderm during its formation during gastrulation" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] xref: GO:0001707 is_a: VT:0001674 ! triploblastic development [Term] id: VT:0001684 name: axial mesoderm development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the middle primary germ layer during its formation during gastrulation" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:51834, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001680 ! mesoderm development [Term] id: VT:0001685 name: endoderm development alt_id: VT:0001686 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the endoderm during its formation during gastrulation" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] xref: GO:0001706 is_a: VT:0001674 ! triploblastic development [Term] id: VT:0001688 name: somite development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology during formation and differentiation of any of the paired, metamerically arranged cell masses formed in the embryonic paraxial mesoderm" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002085 ! embryonic tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0001690 name: onset of somite differentiation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the differentiation of somite tissue or somite pattern in development" [J:25248] relationship: part_of VT:0001688 ! somite development [Term] id: VT:0001691 name: somite shape def: "any measurable characteristic related to the surface configuration of a segmental mass along the notochord of the developing embryo" [J:37888] relationship: part_of VT:0001688 ! somite development [Term] id: VT:0001695 name: gastrulation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the development and invagination of the embryonic germ layers" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] xref: GO:0007669 is_a: VT:0002084 ! developmental patterning [Term] id: VT:0001697 name: embryo size def: "any measurable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the embryo" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0005380 ! embryogenesis trait [Term] id: VT:0001700 name: embryo turning def: "any measurable characteristic related to the axial rotation of the germ layers of the embryo during the primitive streak/early somite stage (Mus:E8.5-E9.5) such that the curvature of the entire trunk region is reversed and the neural ectoderm moves to the convex region and the midgut region becomes located in the concave region" [ISBN:0-12-402035-6 "Kaufman, MH The Atlas of Mouse Development", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] xref: GO:0007669 is_a: VT:0001695 ! gastrulation [Term] id: VT:0001704 name: dorsal-ventral axis patterning def: "any measurable characteristic related to the development or formation of the axis that runs from the front to the back surface of the body" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "back-front patterning" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002084 ! developmental patterning [Term] id: VT:0001705 name: proximal-distal axis patterning def: "any measurable characteristic related to the formation or development of a body structure, often a limb, in relation to the structure's proximity to the trunk or point of origin" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002084 ! developmental patterning [Term] id: VT:0001706 name: left-right axis patterning def: "any measurable characteristic related to the formation or development of the body or a specific organ of the body in relation to the left and right sides of the body or organ" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002084 ! developmental patterning [Term] id: VT:0001710 name: amniotic fold morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the involutions of the amnion" [J:40594, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0005029 ! amnion morphology [Term] id: VT:0001711 name: placenta morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the organ of metabolic interchange between fetus and mother, partly of embryonic origin and partly of maternal origin" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002086 ! extraembryonic tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0001712 name: placental development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology during formation and differentiation of the organ of metabolic exchange between the fetus and mother" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:61790, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001711 ! placenta morphology [Term] id: VT:0001713 name: trophoblast giant cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of cells of the extraembryonic cell layer that contributes to the placenta" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:23171, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000317 ! cell number relationship: part_of VT:0005033 ! trophoblast giant cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0001716 name: placental labyrinth morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the structure where embryonic blood vessels are surrounded by trophoblast cells and maternal blood" [J:23171, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] synonym: "labyrinth layer morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001711 ! placenta morphology [Term] id: VT:0001718 name: yolk sac morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the extraembryonic tissue which contributes to hematopoietic circulation" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:12623, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "exocoelomic cavity morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002086 ! extraembryonic tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0001721 name: blood island morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the pools of blood in the yolk sac" [J:12623] relationship: part_of VT:0001718 ! yolk sac morphology [Term] id: VT:0001722 name: yolk sac color def: "any measurable characteristic related to the color of the yolk sac" [J:62571] relationship: part_of VT:0001718 ! yolk sac morphology [Term] id: VT:0001723 name: yolk sac vascular plexus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the pattern of the primary (honeycomb-like) vasculature of the yolk sac prior to remodeling into a mature vascular network" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003229 ! vitelline vascular morphology [Term] id: VT:0001724 name: extraembryonic endoderm formation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the endoderm of the extraembryonic tissue that appears prior to gastrulation and performs critical functions during embryogenesis including nutrient uptake and transport from the mother to the embryo" [J:62628] synonym: "visceral endoderm development" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002086 ! extraembryonic tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0001725 name: umbilical cord morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the connective stalk between the fetus and the placenta" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:40203] is_a: VT:0002086 ! extraembryonic tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0001726 name: allantois morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the fetal membrane which contributes to the formation of the umbilical cord and placental blood vessels" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:12622] is_a: VT:0002086 ! extraembryonic tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0001727 name: embryo implantation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the blastocyst to attach to the endometrium of the uterus" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0005380 ! embryogenesis trait [Term] id: VT:0001731 name: postnatal growth rate def: "any measurable characteristic related to the rate of change in body size and weight after birth" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0100007 ! growth trait [Term] id: VT:0001739 name: adrenal secretion def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the suprarenal gland to secrete hormones" [MGI:hdene "Howard Dene, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002909 ! adrenal gland physiology [Term] id: VT:0001740 name: adrenal epinephrine secretion def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of adrenal gland to deliver epinephrine into the blood stream" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:54931, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "adrenaline secretion" EXACT [] synonym: "epinephrine secretion" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001739 ! adrenal secretion [Term] id: VT:0001744 name: corticosterone secretion def: "any measurable characteristic related to the release of this adrenocortical steroid that induces glycogen deposition and regulates sodium conservation and potassium secretion" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001739 ! adrenal secretion [Term] id: VT:0001746 name: pituitary secretion def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the pituitary to release its products" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005646 ! pituitary gland physiology [Term] id: VT:0001747 name: adrenocorticotropin secretion def: "any measurable characteristic related to the release of this pituitary hormone from the pituitary gland that stimulates the secretion of adrenal cortical steroids and induces growth of the adrenal cortex" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "secretion of ACTH" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001746 ! pituitary secretion [Term] id: VT:0001752 name: hypothalamus secretion def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the hypothalamus to release its contents" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005645 ! hypothalamus physiology [Term] id: VT:0001753 name: corticotropin-releasing hormone secretion def: "any measurable characteristic related to the release of this factor, which stimulates the pituitary to release adrenocorticotropic hormone, from the hypothalamus" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "secretion of CRH" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001752 ! hypothalamus secretion [Term] id: VT:0001754 name: circulating corticotropin-releasing hormone level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of CRH in blood; CRH is normally released by the hypothalamus and stimulates the release of corticotropin by the anterior pituitary gland" [J:57315] synonym: "serum level of corticotropin-releasing hormone" EXACT [] synonym: "serum level of CRH" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005418 ! circulating hormone level [Term] id: VT:0001756 name: urine production def: "any measurable characteristic related to the production and excretion of urine" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:DHM "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0005502 ! urinary system physiology [Term] id: VT:0001757 name: urine chemistry alt_id: VT:0005427 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the presence of substances in the urine, as determined by chemical, physical, or microscopic means" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0005428 ! clinical chemistry relationship: part_of VT:0001756 ! urine production [Term] id: VT:0001758 name: urine glucose level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of glucose in the urine" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001757 ! urine chemistry [Term] id: VT:0001761 name: urination frequency def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of urination bouts in a given period of time" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001756 ! urine production [Term] id: VT:0001764 name: homeostasis def: "characteristic related to the state of equilibrium in the body with respect to various functions and to chemical composition of the fluids and tissues" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0005376 ! homeostasis/metabolism trait [Term] id: VT:0001765 name: ion homeostasis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the state of equilibrium in the body with respect to charged molecules in the fluids and tissues" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001764 ! homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0001770 name: iron level alt_id: VT:0000209 alt_id: VT:0001581 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentrations of this metallic element that normally occurs in the heme of hemoglobin, myoglobin, transferrin, ferritin, and iron-containing porphyrins; it is an essential component of enzymes such as catalase, peroxidase, and various cytochromes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0000192 ! mineral level relationship: part_of VT:0005637 ! iron homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0001771 name: circulating magnesium level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of this bioelement" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "magnesium level" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000179 ! blood chemistry relationship: part_of VT:0001765 ! ion homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0001775 name: selenium level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of this essential trace element, required for glutathione peroxidase and other enzymes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0000192 ! mineral level [Term] id: VT:0001776 name: circulating sodium level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of this metallic element, the most plentiful extracellular ion in the body and the principal determinant of extracellular fluid volume" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "sodium level" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000179 ! blood chemistry relationship: part_of VT:0001765 ! ion homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0001777 name: body temperature regulation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the control of body heat" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "temperature regulation" EXACT [] synonym: "thermoregulation" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005535 ! body temperature [Term] id: VT:0001778 name: brown fat amount alt_id: VT:0000004 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the total quantity of the thermogenic form of adipose tissue that is composed of brown adipocytes" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "brown adipose tissue amount" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005452 ! body fat amount relationship: part_of VT:0002971 ! brown fat morphology [Term] id: VT:0001781 name: white fat amount alt_id: VT:0000007 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the total quantity of the white fat-storing cells/tissue" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "white adipose tissue amount" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005452 ! body fat amount relationship: part_of VT:0002970 ! white fat morphology [Term] id: VT:0001784 name: fluid regulation def: "characteristic related to the control of intracellular and/or extracellular fluid" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0001764 ! homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0001790 name: immune system physiology alt_id: VT:0001789 def: "characteristic related to the function of or processes in the organs or cells associated with the development and formation of lymphocytes" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: pslim term (new) subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig xref: GO:0006955 is_a: VT:1000783 ! immune system trait [Term] id: VT:0001798 name: macrophage phagocytosis def: "characteristic related to the ability of these phagocytic cells to internalize particulate matter" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002451 ! macrophage physiology relationship: part_of VT:0002488 ! phagocytic cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0001800 name: humoral immune response def: "characteristic related to the immune function mediated by antibodies" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "antibody response" EXACT [] synonym: "antibody-mediated immune response " EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001790 ! immune system physiology [Term] id: VT:0001804 name: complement protein physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of any of the complement proteins" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002723 ! immune serum protein physiology [Term] id: VT:0001805 name: circulating IgG level alt_id: VT:0001815 def: "characteristic related to the concentration of immunoglobulin class G" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "serum level of Immunoglobulin G" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002490 ! circulating immunoglobulin concentration [Term] id: VT:0001806 name: circulating IgM level alt_id: VT:0001816 def: "characteristic related to the concentration of immunoglobulin class M" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "serum level of Immunoglobulin M" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002490 ! circulating immunoglobulin concentration [Term] id: VT:0001807 name: circulating IgA level def: "characteristic related to the concentration of immunoglobulin class A" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002490 ! circulating immunoglobulin concentration [Term] id: VT:0001819 name: immune cell physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of the cells of the immune system" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001790 ! immune system physiology [Term] id: VT:0001828 name: T cell activation def: "characteristic related to the process of producing effector T cells from naive T cells" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: this process requires recognition of a foreign peptide fragment bound to self-MHC and the simultaneous delivery of a co-stimulatory signal by an antigen presenting cell; it results in the clonal expansion of naive T cells and their differentiation into armed effector cells synonym: "T-cell activation" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002444 ! T cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0001830 name: activated T cell number alt_id: VT:0000331 def: "characteristic related to the number of effector T cells" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "activated T-cell number" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005018 ! T cell number relationship: part_of VT:0001828 ! T cell activation [Term] id: VT:0001835 name: antigen presentation def: "characteristic related to the process by which peptide is presented to lymphocytes in a form they can recognize" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: this process requires ingestion and partial digestion of the antigen followed by presentation of the digested antigen at the cell surface relationship: part_of VT:0001790 ! immune system physiology [Term] id: VT:0001836 name: antigen presentation via MHC class I def: "characteristic related to the process by which peptide, bound to major histocompatibility complex class I, is presented to lymphocytes at the surface of antigen presenting cells" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001835 ! antigen presentation [Term] id: VT:0001837 name: assembly of class I molecules def: "characteristic related to the production of major histocompatibility complex class I molecules" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001836 ! antigen presentation via MHC class I [Term] id: VT:0001838 name: intracellular transport of class I molecules def: "characteristic related to the ability to move major histocompatibility complex class I molecules to the cell surface" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001836 ! antigen presentation via MHC class I [Term] id: VT:0001839 name: level of surface class I molecules def: "characteristic related to the concentration of major histocompatibility complex class I molecules expressed at the cell surface" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: almost all nucleated blood cells express class I molecules on their surfaces (red blood cells, being non-nucleated, do not); MHC class I molecules present peptides from pathogens in the cytosol (often viruses) to CD8 T cells relationship: part_of VT:0001836 ! antigen presentation via MHC class I [Term] id: VT:0001845 name: inflammatory response def: "characteristic of the reaction of the microcirculation characterized by movement of fluid and leukocytes from the blood into extravascular tissues" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "inflammation" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001790 ! immune system physiology [Term] id: VT:0001846 name: tissue-specific inflammatory response def: "characteristic related to the response to injury, infection, or insult in a given tissue" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0001845 ! inflammatory response [Term] id: VT:0001874 name: spinous layer cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of cells of the spinous layer of the skin" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0010034 ! integumentary system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0001236 ! spinous layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0001878 name: allergic response def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the hypersensitivity caused by exposure to a specific antigen (allergen) resulting in a marked increase in reactivity to that antigen upon subsequent exposure" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0002531 ! type I hypersensitivity reaction [Term] id: VT:0001879 name: lymphatic vessel morphology alt_id: VT:0000309 alt_id: VT:0001638 alt_id: VT:0001639 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the network of vessels which carries lymph around the body" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "lymphatic system morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000685 ! immune system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001881 name: mammary gland physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the milk-secreting gland that lies within the breast" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig synonym: "mammary gland function" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002164 ! gland physiology relationship: part_of VT:0003699 ! female reproductive system physiology [Term] id: VT:0001882 name: lactation alt_id: VT:0001383 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the production of milk from the mammary gland" [J:51296] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001881 ! mammary gland physiology [Term] id: VT:0001884 name: mammary alveoli morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the sac-like structure of the mammary gland that synthesizes and secretes milk after pregnancy" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0000627 ! mammary gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0001885 name: mammary duct morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the tubular structure running from the nipple to the alveoli clusters in the mammary gland" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0000627 ! mammary gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0001895 name: hippocampus function def: "any measurable characteristic related to the activity of the deep lying structure of the cerebrum involved with memory storage" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0003633 ! nervous system physiology [Term] id: VT:0001898 name: long-term synaptic depression alt_id: VT:0001474 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the persistent activity-dependent decrease in synaptic efficacy between neurons, often following slow, weak stimulation of neurons" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "LTD" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002915 ! synaptic depression [Term] id: VT:0001900 name: synaptic plasticity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the nervous system to change its reactivity as a result of successive activations" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003633 ! nervous system physiology [Term] id: VT:0001905 name: dopamine level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of this catecholamine neurotransmitter, derived from tyrosine and the precursor to norepinephrine and epinephrine" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "dopaminergic level" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003633 ! nervous system physiology [Term] id: VT:0001907 name: cerebellar function def: "any measurable characteristic related to the activity of the portion of the brain in the back of the head between the cerebrum and the pons that controls balance for walking and standing, modulates the force and range of movement and is involved in the learning of motor skills" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0003633 ! nervous system physiology [Term] id: VT:0001908 name: somatosensory cortex function def: "any measurable characteristic related to the activity of the area of the parietal lobe concerned with receiving general sensations" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0003876 ! cerebral function [Term] id: VT:0001909 name: NMDA receptor mediated synaptic activity in barrel cortex def: "any measurable characteristic related to the level of excitatory synaptic current in the barrel cortex" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition", J:64064] relationship: part_of VT:0001908 ! somatosensory cortex function relationship: part_of VT:0002888 ! NMDA-mediated synaptic currents [Term] id: VT:0001911 name: cerebrospinal fluid production def: "any measurable characteristic related to the secretion of the fluid that fills the ventricles and other cavities of the brain and spinal cord" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0003633 ! nervous system physiology [Term] id: VT:0001919 name: reproductive system physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the organs associated with producing offspring" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0005389 ! reproductive system trait [Term] id: VT:0001922 name: male fertility def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of a male to produce live offspring" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:61340] relationship: part_of VT:0002161 ! fertility/fecundity relationship: part_of VT:0003698 ! male reproductive system physiology [Term] id: VT:0001923 name: female fertility def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of a female to produce live offspring" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:60409] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0002161 ! fertility/fecundity relationship: part_of VT:0003699 ! female reproductive system physiology [Term] id: VT:0001927 name: oestrous cycle (sensu Rodentia) def: "any measurable characteristic related to the sexual cycle of female animals" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:34193] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig synonym: "estrous cycle" EXACT [] synonym: "estrus cycle" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003699 ! female reproductive system physiology [Term] id: VT:0001928 name: ovulation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the release of an ovum from a rupturing Graafian follicle, normally regulated by a surge in luteinizing hormone" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001927 ! oestrous cycle (sensu Rodentia) relationship: part_of VT:0003375 ! menstrual cycle (sensu H. sapiens) [Term] id: VT:0001929 name: gametogenesis def: "characteristic related to the formation or differentiation of germ cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:42324, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002160 ! reproductive system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001930 name: meiosis def: "characteristic related to the process of nuclear division that results in gametes with one half the normal chromosome number of the original cell" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001929 ! gametogenesis [Term] id: VT:0001931 name: oogenesis def: "characteristic related to the formation of female germ cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:35782] is_a: VT:0001929 ! gametogenesis [Term] id: VT:0001932 name: spermiogenesis def: "characteristic related to the process by which immature spermatids become mature sperm" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001156 ! spermatogenesis [Term] id: VT:0001933 name: litter size def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of offspring produced from a single pregnancy" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002161 ! fertility/fecundity [Term] id: VT:0001937 name: sexual maturation def: "characteristic related to the development of the sexual organs" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002212 ! secondary sex determination [Term] id: VT:0001938 name: time of sexual maturation def: "characteristic related to the time of maturation of the sexual organs" [J:61190] relationship: part_of VT:0001937 ! sexual maturation [Term] id: VT:0001940 name: testicular cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of cells in the testicles" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0010033 ! reproductive system cell number is_a: VT:0010036 ! endocrine/exocrine system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0001148 ! testes size [Term] id: VT:0001942 name: lung volume def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of air that the lungs contain at various points of the respiratory cycle" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001943 ! respiration [Term] id: VT:0001943 name: respiration def: "any measurable characteristic related to the movement of gases into and out of the lung" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002133 ! respiratory system physiology [Term] id: VT:0001944 name: pancreas morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the organ that secretes pancreatic juice into the duodenum and secretes glucagon and insulin into the bloodstream" [MGI:il "Ira Lu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002163 ! gland morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000462 ! alimentary system morphology [Term] id: VT:0001945 name: bronchoconstriction def: "any measurable characteristic related to the reduction in the caliber of the bronchus or bronchi" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002314 ! respiratory mechanics [Term] id: VT:0001947 name: mucociliary clearance def: "any measurable characteristic related to the rate of ciliary and secretory activity of the respiratory submucosal glands" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002314 ! respiratory mechanics [Term] id: VT:0001949 name: respiratory dead space def: "any measurable characteristic related to the section of the respiratory tract that does not exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide with pulmonary capillary blood" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002314 ! respiratory mechanics [Term] id: VT:0001951 name: breathing pattern alt_id: VT:0001955 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the pattern of repeated inhaling and exhaling" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002327 ! respiratory function [Term] id: VT:0001956 name: breathing depth def: "any measurable characteristic related to the depth and/or shallowness of breathing" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:64289] relationship: part_of VT:0001951 ! breathing pattern [Term] id: VT:0001961 name: reflex alt_id: VT:0001476 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to an involuntary response to a peripheral stimulus" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "reflexes" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002067 ! sensory capabilities/reflexes/nociception is_a: VT:0003492 ! involuntary movement [Term] id: VT:0001964 name: auditory threshold def: "any measurable characteristic related to the average point at which one may first detect auditory signals at given frequencies" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] xref: GO:0007605 relationship: part_of VT:0002104 ! hearing physiology [Term] id: VT:0001968 name: touch/nociception def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to sense contact with objects or in the ability to sense pain, most often registered by mechanoreceptors in the skin and mucous membranes" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002067 ! sensory capabilities/reflexes/nociception [Term] id: VT:0001970 name: pain threshold def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to level of stimulation required to result in the perception of pain" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005392 ! touch/nociception trait [Term] id: VT:0001983 name: olfactory system physiology alt_id: VT:0001110 alt_id: VT:0001111 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function or processes in the organs involved in smell" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005394 ! taste/olfaction trait [Term] id: VT:0001984 name: olfaction def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability to smell" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0001983 ! olfactory system physiology [Term] id: VT:0001985 name: gustatory system physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function or or processes in the organs involved in the perception of taste" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "taste physiology" EXACT [] synonym: "taste response" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005394 ! taste/olfaction trait [Term] id: VT:0001986 name: taste sensitivity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability to perceive a particular flavor or suggestion of something imparting a flavor by the chemoreceptors of the gustatory system" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001985 ! gustatory system physiology [Term] id: VT:0001992 name: vestibuloocular reflex alt_id: VT:0001477 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the nystagmus or deviation of the eyes in response to stimulation of the vestibular system in which impulses are conveyed from the semicircular canals and the otolithic membrane to the oculomotor nerve; this stimulation may occur by angular acceleration or deceleration or by irrigation of the ear with hot or cold water; normally, this reflex functions to maintain a stable retinal image during head rotation by generating appropriate compensatory eye movements" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "eye reflex" EXACT [] synonym: "nystagmus" EXACT [] synonym: "ocular reflex" EXACT [] synonym: "vestibulo ocular reflex" EXACT [] synonym: "VOR" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001961 ! reflex relationship: part_of VT:0000353 ! vestibular system physiology relationship: part_of VT:0005253 ! eye physiology [Term] id: VT:0001993 name: blinking reflex alt_id: VT:0001478 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the reflex of closing the eyes frequently and rapidly" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001961 ! reflex [Term] id: VT:0001995 name: blinking frequency alt_id: VT:0001480 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of occurrences of the reflex of closing the eyes frequently and rapidly within a given span of time" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001993 ! blinking reflex [Term] id: VT:0001999 name: photosensitivity alt_id: VT:0001484 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the response to sunlight or UV irradiation, especially sensitivity of the eyes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002121 ! metabolism relationship: part_of VT:0005253 ! eye physiology [Term] id: VT:0002001 name: visual acuity def: "characteristic related to the sharpness or clarity of vision" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0005391 ! vision trait [Term] id: VT:0002059 name: seminal gland morphology alt_id: VT:0000656 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of one of the two folded, sac shaped glands that is a diverticulum of the ductus deferens" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "seminal vesicles morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000653 ! sex gland morphology relationship: part_of VT:0001145 ! male reproductive system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002062 name: conditioning behavior def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to change the frequency or form of a behavior as a result of the influence of the environment" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002063 ! learning/memory/conditioning [Term] id: VT:0002063 name: learning/memory/conditioning def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to receive, store, process or recall informational stimuli" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig xref: MGI:2173568 is_a: VT:0005386 ! behavior trait [Term] id: VT:0002066 name: motor capabilities/coordination/movement def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to movement or the ability to coordinate voluntary movement" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0005386 ! behavior trait [Term] id: VT:0002067 name: sensory capabilities/reflexes/nociception def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to ability to respond to a sensory stimulus" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005386 ! behavior trait [Term] id: VT:0002068 name: parental behavior def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the behavior of animals towards offspring" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: pslim term synonym: "neurological/behavioral: parental behavior anomalies" EXACT [] xref: MGI:2173573 is_a: VT:0002557 ! social interaction [Term] id: VT:0002069 name: eating/drinking behavior def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the consumption of solids or liquids" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: pslim term subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig xref: MGI:2173574 is_a: VT:0005386 ! behavior trait [Term] id: VT:0002073 name: hair growth alt_id: VT:0000409 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of hair or onset of hair growth cycle or development" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: pslim term subset: slim_pig xref: MGI:2173539 relationship: part_of VT:0000367 ! coat/hair morphology [Term] id: VT:0002074 name: hair texture alt_id: VT:0002077 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the appearance of the structure of the hair" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: pslim term xref: MGI:2173540 relationship: part_of VT:0000367 ! coat/hair morphology [Term] id: VT:0002075 name: coat color alt_id: VT:0000368 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to pigmentation of the hair" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: pslim term subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig xref: MGI:2173541 is_a: VT:0001186 ! pigmentation trait relationship: part_of VT:0000367 ! coat/hair morphology [Term] id: VT:0002076 name: hair follicle structure/orientation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the formation or alignment of the epidermis from which the hair shaft develops" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: pslim term xref: MGI:2173542 relationship: part_of VT:0000367 ! coat/hair morphology [Term] id: VT:0002078 name: glucose homeostasis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the state of equilibrium or processing in the body with respect to glucose in the fluids and tissues" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig xref: MGI:2173579 is_a: VT:0001764 ! homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0002084 name: developmental patterning alt_id: VT:0001702 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the systematic arrangement of the developing body along an axis" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: phenoslim term xref: MGI:2173529 is_a: VT:0005380 ! embryogenesis trait [Term] id: VT:0002085 name: embryonic tissue morphology alt_id: VT:0001673 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of any embryonic tissue" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: phenoslim term xref: MGI:2173530 is_a: VT:0005380 ! embryogenesis trait [Term] id: VT:0002086 name: extraembryonic tissue morphology alt_id: VT:0001708 alt_id: VT:0001709 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the membranes involved with embryonic protection and nutrition" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:40594, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: Phenoslim term xref: MGI:2173531 is_a: VT:0005380 ! embryogenesis trait [Term] id: VT:0002090 name: vision alt_id: VT:0001991 alt_id: VT:0002000 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes involved with the ability to see" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] comment: phenoslim term synonym: "visual ability" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005253 ! eye physiology [Term] id: VT:0002092 name: eye morphology alt_id: VT:0001285 alt_id: VT:0001294 alt_id: VT:0001295 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the organ of sight" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] xref: GO:0001654 relationship: part_of VT:0000432 ! head morphology [Term] id: VT:0002093 name: cornea/lens morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the lens or cornea" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005193 ! anterior eye segment morphology [Term] id: VT:0002095 name: skin pigmentation alt_id: VT:0001187 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the deposition or aggregation of coloring matter in the skin" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] comment: pslim term xref: MGI:2173544 is_a: VT:0001186 ! pigmentation trait relationship: part_of VT:0002096 ! skin morphology [Term] id: VT:0002096 name: skin morphology alt_id: VT:0001185 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, color, or pattern of the skin, or the condition of the skin" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] comment: pslim term subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig xref: MGI:2173545 relationship: part_of VT:0100020 ! integumentary system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002098 name: vibrissae morphology alt_id: VT:0001271 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the stiff hairs projecting from the face, which act as touch receptors" [MeSH:A13.950, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] comment: pslim term synonym: "whisker morphology" EXACT [] xref: MGI:2173547 relationship: part_of VT:0000432 ! head morphology [Term] id: VT:0002100 name: tooth morphology alt_id: VT:0000115 alt_id: VT:0000123 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the teeth" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: pslim term xref: MGI:2173553 relationship: part_of VT:0000452 ! mouth morphology [Term] id: VT:0002102 name: ear morphology alt_id: VT:0000014 alt_id: VT:0000016 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the organ of hearing, responsible for maintaining equilibrium as well as sensing sound and divided in mammals into the external ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: pslim term xref: GO:0042471 relationship: part_of VT:0000432 ! head morphology [Term] id: VT:0002104 name: hearing physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes involved in the perception of sound" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] comment: pslim term synonym: "auditory perception" EXACT [] synonym: "auditory physiology" RELATED [] xref: GO:0007605 xref: MGI:2173555 is_a: VT:1000781 ! nervous system trait relationship: part_of VT:0003878 ! ear physiology [Term] id: VT:0002106 name: muscular system physiology alt_id: VT:0002105 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in skeletal muscle" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: former pslim term subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig xref: MGI:2173559 is_a: VT:0005369 ! muscular system trait [Term] id: VT:0002108 name: muscular system morphology alt_id: VT:0000728 alt_id: VT:0000758 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the muscle tissue" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] comment: pslim term subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig xref: MGI:2173558 is_a: VT:0005369 ! muscular system trait [Term] id: VT:0002109 name: limb morphology alt_id: VT:0000546 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, pattern or number of limbs" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: pslim term subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig xref: MGI:2173549 relationship: part_of VT:0000545 ! limbs/digits/tail morphology [Term] id: VT:0002110 name: digit morphology alt_id: VT:0000560 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the digits" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: pslim term xref: MGI:2173550 relationship: part_of VT:0004271 ! paw/hand/foot/hoof morphology [Term] id: VT:0002111 name: tail morphology alt_id: VT:0000584 alt_id: VT:0005173 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the appendage at the caudal end of the vertebral column in some vertebrates" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] comment: pslim term xref: MGI:2173551 relationship: part_of VT:0000545 ! limbs/digits/tail morphology [Term] id: VT:0002113 name: skeletal system development alt_id: VT:0000056 alt_id: VT:0001534 alt_id: VT:0001537 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of bone tissue during its formation and differentiation" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] comment: pslim term synonym: "bone development" EXACT [] synonym: "skeletogenesis" EXACT [] xref: MGI:2173561 is_a: VT:0100009 ! organ system development is_a: VT:1000778 ! skeletal system trait [Term] id: VT:0002114 name: axial skeleton morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the vertebral, spinal or sternal bones" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: pslim term subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig xref: MGI:2173562 relationship: part_of VT:0005508 ! skeletal system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002115 name: skeleton extremities morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the limb, foot or tail bones" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: pslim term subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig xref: MGI:2173563 relationship: part_of VT:0000545 ! limbs/digits/tail morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005508 ! skeletal system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002116 name: craniofacial bone morphology alt_id: VT:0000072 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the cranial or facial bones" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] comment: pslim term synonym: "cranial/facial morphology" EXACT [] xref: MGI:2173564 relationship: part_of VT:0000428 ! craniofacial morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005508 ! skeletal system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002118 name: lipid homeostasis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the state of equilibrium in the body with respect to lipids in the fluids and tissues" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig xref: MGI:2173578 is_a: VT:0001764 ! homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0002121 name: metabolism alt_id: VT:0002120 def: "characteristic of the chemical and physical processes of the body or of a tissue, not due to lipid or glucose chemistry" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig xref: MGI:2173580 xref: MGI:2173581 is_a: VT:0005376 ! homeostasis/metabolism trait [Term] id: VT:0002123 name: hematopoiesis alt_id: VT:0000236 alt_id: VT:0000241 alt_id: VT:0001600 alt_id: VT:0001604 alt_id: VT:0001605 alt_id: VT:0002402 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the development of the enucleated fetal and adult erythrocytes that develop in the aorta, genital ridge and mesonephros region and later in the fetal and adult liver" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: pslim term subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "blood development " EXACT [] synonym: "definitive hematopoiesis" EXACT [] synonym: "hematogenesis" EXACT [] synonym: "hematosis" EXACT [] synonym: "hemogenesis" EXACT [] synonym: "hemopoiesis" EXACT [] synonym: "sanguification" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002429 ! blood cell morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0002124 name: red blood cell def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, pattern or maintenance of erythrocytes or oxygen-transporting material in the blood" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: pslim term subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn synonym: "erythrocyte" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000245 ! erythropoiesis [Term] id: VT:0002127 name: cardiovascular system morphology alt_id: VT:0000177 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the heart or vasculature" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0100016 ! circulatory system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002128 name: blood circulation alt_id: VT:0000308 alt_id: VT:0001632 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the flow of blood within the body" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] comment: pslim term xref: MGI:2173588 relationship: part_of VT:0001544 ! cardiovascular system physiology [Term] id: VT:0002132 name: respiratory system morphology alt_id: VT:0001174 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the system responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide with the environment" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: pslim term subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig xref: MGI:2173592 is_a: VT:0005388 ! respiratory system trait [Term] id: VT:0002133 name: respiratory system physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the system responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide with the environment" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: pslim term subset: slim_pig synonym: "respiratory system function" EXACT [] xref: MGI:2173593 is_a: VT:0005388 ! respiratory system trait [Term] id: VT:0002135 name: kidney morphology alt_id: VT:0000518 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the organ that filters blood for the secretion of urine and regulated ion concentrations" [MeSH:A05.810.453, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] comment: pslim term synonym: "renal morphology" EXACT [] xref: MGI:2173595 relationship: part_of VT:0000516 ! urinary system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002136 name: kidney physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the organ that filters blood for the secretion of urine and regulated ion concentrations" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] comment: pslim term synonym: "kidney function" EXACT [] xref: MGI:2173596 relationship: part_of VT:0005502 ! urinary system physiology [Term] id: VT:0002138 name: hepatobiliary system morphology alt_id: VT:0002172 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of any of the tissues of the liver, gall bladder, or bile ducts" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:DHM "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] comment: pslim term subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "hepatic system morphology" EXACT [] xref: MGI:2173598 is_a: VT:1000776 ! alimentary system trait [Term] id: VT:0002139 name: hepatobiliary system physiology alt_id: VT:0002173 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the liver, gall bladder, or bile ducts" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:DHM "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] comment: pslim term synonym: "hepatic system physiology" EXACT [] xref: MGI:2173599 is_a: VT:1000776 ! alimentary system trait [Term] id: VT:0002144 name: B lymphocyte differentiation alt_id: VT:0001801 alt_id: VT:0001803 alt_id: VT:0002438 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the formation of the lymphocytes that expresses membrane-bound immunoglobulin complexes in the mature form, and differentiate into antibody-secreting plasma cells and memory cells upon interaction with antigen; B cells are the primary lymphocyte responsible for humoral immunity, and are most effective against extracellular pathogens" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] comment: pslim term synonym: "B cell development" EXACT [] synonym: "B cell maturation" EXACT [] synonym: "B lymphocyte maturation" EXACT [] synonym: "B-cell development" EXACT [] synonym: "B-cell maturation" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002401 ! lymphopoiesis relationship: part_of VT:0002619 ! lymphocyte morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0002145 name: T lymphocyte development alt_id: VT:0001821 alt_id: VT:0001822 alt_id: VT:0002431 alt_id: VT:0002489 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of T cells during their formation and differentiation" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] comment: pslim term synonym: "T cell development" EXACT [] synonym: "T cell maturation" EXACT [] synonym: "T-cell development" EXACT [] synonym: "T-cell maturation" EXACT [] synonym: "thymocyte development" EXACT [] xref: MGI:2173605 relationship: part_of VT:0002401 ! lymphopoiesis relationship: part_of VT:0002619 ! lymphocyte morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0002148 name: hypersensitivity reaction def: "any measueable or observable characteristic related to the immune response that results in tissue injury" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: pslim term synonym: "immunologically mediated tissue injury" EXACT [] xref: MGI:2173608 relationship: part_of VT:0001790 ! immune system physiology [Term] id: VT:0002151 name: neural tube morphology/development alt_id: VT:0000922 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, pattern, or development of the embryonic neural tube" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: pslim term xref: GO:0007420 xref: MGI:2173611 relationship: part_of VT:0003861 ! nervous system development [Term] id: VT:0002152 name: brain morphology alt_id: VT:0000770 alt_id: VT:0000775 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the brain, one of the two components of the central nervous system and the center of thought and emotion; controls coordination, bodily activities and the interpretation of information from the senses (sight, hearing, smell, etc.)" [http://cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: pslim term xref: MGI:2173612 relationship: part_of VT:0003632 ! nervous system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002160 name: reproductive system morphology alt_id: VT:0001114 alt_id: VT:0001115 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the organs or tissues involved in the production of offspring" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] comment: pslim term subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "reproductive anatomy" EXACT [] xref: MGI:2173620 is_a: VT:0005389 ! reproductive system trait [Term] id: VT:0002161 name: fertility/fecundity alt_id: VT:0001920 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability to produce live offspring" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: pslim term subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig xref: MGI:2173621 relationship: part_of VT:0001919 ! reproductive system physiology [Term] id: VT:0002163 name: gland morphology alt_id: VT:0000594 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the glandular tissue" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] comment: pslim term subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig xref: MGI:2173623 is_a: VT:1000782 ! endocrine/exocrine system trait [Term] id: VT:0002164 name: gland physiology alt_id: VT:0001733 alt_id: VT:0001738 alt_id: VT:0002692 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in a particular gland" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: pslim term subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig synonym: "endocrine gland function" EXACT [] synonym: "endocrine system physiology" EXACT [] synonym: "gland function" EXACT [] xref: MGI:2173624 is_a: VT:1000782 ! endocrine/exocrine system trait [Term] id: VT:0002174 name: gastrulation movements def: "any measurable characteristic related to the migration of embryonic cells during the development and invagination of the primary germ layers" [J:52418, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] xref: GO:0007669 is_a: VT:0001695 ! gastrulation [Term] id: VT:0002176 name: brain weight def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the weight of the brain" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000771 ! brain size [Term] id: VT:0002177 name: outer ear morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of any of the components of the auricles or external acoustic meatus" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "pinna morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002102 ! ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0002181 name: brain cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any or all brain cell types" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002152 ! brain morphology [Term] id: VT:0002182 name: astrocyte morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the large neuroglia cells of nervous tissue" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "astroglia morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000952 ! central nervous system glia morphology [Term] id: VT:0002184 name: innervation def: "characteristic related to the formation, projection or function of the connection of nerve fibers with a target" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "axonal projection" EXACT [] synonym: "neuronal projection" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003632 ! nervous system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002187 name: fibula morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the lateral and smaller bone of the lower limb" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0003723 ! long bone morphology [Term] id: VT:0002189 name: heart muscle trabeculae integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the supporting bundles of muscular fibers lining the walls of the heart" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "cardiac muscle trabeculae integrity" RELATED [] synonym: "myocardial trabeculae integrity" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000062 ! heart muscle trabeculae morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000073 ! heart muscle integrity [Term] id: VT:0002191 name: artery morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] xref: MP:0002191 is_a: VT:0001614 ! blood vessel morphology [Term] id: VT:0002198 name: skin pigmentation pattern def: "any measurable characteristic related to the arrangement of pigmented and/or unpigmented patches of skin" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002095 ! skin pigmentation [Term] id: VT:0002199 name: brain commissure morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the bundle of nerve fibers connecting the two brain hemispheres" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "commissure morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002152 ! brain morphology [Term] id: VT:0002200 name: brain ventricle/choroid plexus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the brain ventricles or their associated choroid plexuses" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] comment: suggested from TGMC synonym: "choroid/ventricle morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002152 ! brain morphology [Term] id: VT:0002204 name: neurotransmitter level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of endogenous signaling molecules secreted by neurons that alter the behavior of neurons or effector cells" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003635 ! synaptic transmission [Term] id: VT:0002206 name: CNS synaptic transmission def: "any measurable characteristic related to the communication from a neuron to a target across a synapse in the central nervous system" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "central nervous system synaptic transmission" EXACT [] synonym: "CNS neurotransmission" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003635 ! synaptic transmission [Term] id: VT:0002207 name: long term potentiation alt_id: VT:0001472 alt_id: VT:0001896 alt_id: VT:0001897 alt_id: VT:0002154 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the persistent robust synaptic response induced by synchronous stimulation of pre- and postsynaptic cells" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "LTP" EXACT [] synonym: "LTP: CA1 region" EXACT [] synonym: "LTP: CA3 region" EXACT [] xref: MGI:2173614 relationship: part_of VT:0002206 ! CNS synaptic transmission [Term] id: VT:0002208 name: germ cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the germ cell, that is, any of the reproductive (generative) cells of a multicellular organism, whether they are undifferentiated or fully differentiated" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "gamete morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001929 ! gametogenesis [Term] id: VT:0002209 name: germ cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the numbers of any of the reproductive (generative) cells of a multicellular organism, whether they are undifferentiated or fully differentiated" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:0010033 ! reproductive system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0001929 ! gametogenesis [Term] id: VT:0002210 name: sex determination alt_id: VT:0001936 def: "characteristic related to primary or secondary sexual development or characteristics" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "sexual differentiation" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002160 ! reproductive system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002211 name: primary sex determination def: "characteristic related to gonadal development" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig synonym: "gonad development" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002210 ! sex determination [Term] id: VT:0002212 name: secondary sex determination def: "characteristic related to the appearance and development of traits, other than the gonads, that distinguish the sexes" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0002210 ! sex determination [Term] id: VT:0002216 name: seminiferous tubule morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the tubules in the testes where spermatogenesis occurs" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001146 ! testes morphology [Term] id: VT:0002221 name: lymph organ size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the lymphatic tissues" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0002722 ! immune system organ morphology [Term] id: VT:0002222 name: lymph organ cellularity def: "characteristic related to the cellular makeup of a lymph organ" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002722 ! immune system organ morphology [Term] id: VT:0002224 name: spleen size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the spleen" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:0002221 ! lymph organ size relationship: part_of VT:0000689 ! spleen morphology [Term] id: VT:0002225 name: spleen cellularity def: "characteristic related to the cellular makeup of the spleen" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002222 ! lymph organ cellularity relationship: part_of VT:0000689 ! spleen morphology [Term] id: VT:0002227 name: spleen capsule morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the connective tissue that surrounds the spleen" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000689 ! spleen morphology [Term] id: VT:0002228 name: spleen trabecular vein morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of one of the veins that feed the splenic vein" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000689 ! spleen morphology [Term] id: VT:0002230 name: primitive streak formation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the establishment of the midline ridge of embryonic epiblast that later develops into mesoderm and endoderm" [ISBN:0-12-402035-6 "Kaufman, MH The Atlas of Mouse Development", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002231 ! primitive streak morphology [Term] id: VT:0002231 name: primitive streak morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the midline ridge of the embryonic epiblast that later develops into mesoderm and endoderm" [ISBN:0-12-402035-6 "Kaufman, MH The Atlas of Mouse Development", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002084 ! developmental patterning [Term] id: VT:0002233 name: nose morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the organ that is specialized for smell and is part of the respiratory system" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002132 ! respiratory system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002234 name: pharynx morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the passage between the mouth and the posterior nares and the larynx and esophagus" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002132 ! respiratory system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002235 name: external nares morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the anterior opening to the nasal cavity" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "anterior nares morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "nostril morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002233 ! nose morphology [Term] id: VT:0002236 name: internal nares morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the portion of the opening of the nasal cavity into the nasal pharynx" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "choanae morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "posterior nares morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002233 ! nose morphology [Term] id: VT:0002237 name: nasal cavity morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the portion of the respiratory tract that extends from the nares to the pharynx; the nasal cavity is lined with ciliated mucosa" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002233 ! nose morphology [Term] id: VT:0002238 name: nasal mucosa morphology alt_id: VT:0001112 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the mucous membrane that lines the nasal cavity" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "nasal epithelium morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "nasal mucous membrane morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002277 ! respiratory mucosa morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002233 ! nose morphology [Term] id: VT:0002239 name: nasal septum morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the structure that separates the two nasal cavities" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002233 ! nose morphology [Term] id: VT:0002240 name: paranasal sinus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of these extensions of the nasal cavity" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002233 ! nose morphology [Term] id: VT:0002241 name: laryngeal mucosa goblet cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the epithelial cells lining the larynx, which produce mucins" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002261 ! laryngeal mucosa morphology [Term] id: VT:0002242 name: olfactory mucosa morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the portion of the nasal mucosa that contains the olfactory sensory endings" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002238 ! nasal mucosa morphology [Term] id: VT:0002243 name: vomeronasal organ morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the specialized portion of the nasal septum that is composed of chemosensitive cells and lies anteriorly in the nasal cavity" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: this organ is believed to function in sensing pheromones relationship: part_of VT:0002239 ! nasal septum morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005499 ! olfactory system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002244 name: turbinate morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the small curved bones that extends horizontally along the lateral wall of the nasal passage" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "nasal concha morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002233 ! nose morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005274 ! viscerocranium morphology [Term] id: VT:0002245 name: ethmoid sinus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of these small spaces found within the ethmoid bone" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002240 ! paranasal sinus morphology [Term] id: VT:0002246 name: frontal sinus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of these paired air spaces within the frontal bone" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002240 ! paranasal sinus morphology [Term] id: VT:0002247 name: maxillary sinus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the air space located within the maxilla, and which opens to the middle meatus of the nasal cavity" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002240 ! paranasal sinus morphology [Term] id: VT:0002248 name: sphenoid sinus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the air space located within the sphenoid bone, and which opens to the highest meatus of the nasal cavity" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002240 ! paranasal sinus morphology [Term] id: VT:0002249 name: larynx morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the most superior portion of the respiratory tract" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: the larynx is specialized for vocalization and is bounded above by the pharynx and oral cavity, and below byt the first tracheal ring relationship: part_of VT:0002132 ! respiratory system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002250 name: hypopharynx morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the portion of the pharynx that lies below the upper edge of the epiglottis and opens into the larynx and the esophagus" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002234 ! pharynx morphology [Term] id: VT:0002251 name: nasopharynx morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the section of the pharynx that lies above the soft palate" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002234 ! pharynx morphology [Term] id: VT:0002252 name: oropharynx morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the portion of the pharynx that lies between the soft palate and the upper edge of the epiglottis" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002234 ! pharynx morphology [Term] id: VT:0002253 name: pharyngeal muscle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the muscles of the pharynx, the inferior, middle and superior constrictors, salpingopharyngeus, and stylopharyngeus" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000759 ! skeletal muscle morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002234 ! pharynx morphology [Term] id: VT:0002255 name: glottis morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the vocal apparatus of the larynx, which includes the vocal cords and the opening between them" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002249 ! larynx morphology [Term] id: VT:0002256 name: laryngeal cartilage morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the cartilaginous structures that support the larynx" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000163 ! cartilage morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002249 ! larynx morphology [Term] id: VT:0002257 name: arytenoid cartilage morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the paired triangular cartilages located postlaterally at the level of the thyroid cartilage" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: the vocal cords are attached to the arytenoid cartilages; their movement facilitates the vibration of the vocal cords is_a: VT:0002256 ! laryngeal cartilage morphology [Term] id: VT:0002258 name: cricoid cartilage morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the most inferior of the laryngeal cartilages" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002256 ! laryngeal cartilage morphology [Term] id: VT:0002259 name: epiglottis morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the most superior of the laryngeal cartilages, which is found at the root of the tongue and folds back over the entrance to the larynx during swallowing" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002256 ! laryngeal cartilage morphology [Term] id: VT:0002260 name: thyroid cartilage morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the largest of the laryngeal cartilages" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: the thyroid cartilage consists of two fused plates; their point of fusion is the "Adam's apple" is_a: VT:0002256 ! laryngeal cartilage morphology [Term] id: VT:0002261 name: laryngeal mucosa morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the mucous lining of the larynx, which is composed of squamous epithelium in the upper larynx and ciliated columnar epithelium in the lower larynx" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002277 ! respiratory mucosa morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002249 ! larynx morphology [Term] id: VT:0002262 name: nasal mucosa goblet cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the cells lining the nasal epithelium that produce and secrete mucins" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "nasal mucous membrane morphology" BROAD [] relationship: part_of VT:0002238 ! nasal mucosa morphology [Term] id: VT:0002263 name: laryngeal muscle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the muscles associated with the larynx" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000759 ! skeletal muscle morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002249 ! larynx morphology [Term] id: VT:0002264 name: bronchus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the upper conducting airways of the lung; these airways arise from the terminus of the trachea" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: the bronchi contain both cartilage and mucous glands in their walls is_a: VT:0004391 ! respiratory conducting tube morphology [Term] id: VT:0002265 name: left major bronchus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the conducting airway leading to the left lobe of the lungs" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002264 ! bronchus morphology [Term] id: VT:0002266 name: right major bronchus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the conducting airway leading to the right lobe of the lungs" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002264 ! bronchus morphology [Term] id: VT:0002267 name: bronchiole morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the conducting airway of the lungs found terminal to the bronchi; these structures contain neither cartilage nor mucous-secreting glands; the epithelium of the bronchioles becomes thinner with each branching" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0004391 ! respiratory conducting tube morphology [Term] id: VT:0002268 name: terminal bronchiole morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the last conducting structure of non-respiratory bronchioles; after this point, the airways have alveoli in their walls" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002267 ! bronchiole morphology [Term] id: VT:0002269 name: muscle size def: "characteristics related to the physical dimensions of a muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002108 ! muscular system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002270 name: respiratory alveoli morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the small sac-like dilations of the distal airspace of the lung; they are present along the walls of the alveolar sacs, alveolar ducts and terminal bronchioles; gas exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between alveolar air and blood in the pulmonary capillaries takes place across the cell walls" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "alveoli morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001175 ! lung morphology [Term] id: VT:0002271 name: respiratory alveolar duct morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the respiratory conducting tubes distal to the respiratory bronchiole that lead to the alveolar sacs and the alveoli" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0004391 ! respiratory conducting tube morphology [Term] id: VT:0002272 name: nervous system electrophysiology alt_id: VT:0002677 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the nervous system as it relates to electrical phenomena" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003633 ! nervous system physiology [Term] id: VT:0002273 name: respiratory alveolar epithelial cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the cells lining the alveoli" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "lung epithelial cell morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002270 ! respiratory alveoli morphology [Term] id: VT:0002274 name: type I pneumocyte morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the epithelial cells lining the alveoli through which gas exchange occurs; these are thin cells with a large surface area" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "type I cell morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002273 ! respiratory alveolar epithelial cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0002275 name: type II pneumocyte morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the epithelial cells lining the alveoli that produce surfactant" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "type II cell morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002273 ! respiratory alveolar epithelial cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0002276 name: lung interstitium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the lung tissue, but not including the conducting airways (bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli)" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "pulmonary interstitium morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001175 ! lung morphology [Term] id: VT:0002277 name: respiratory mucosa morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the mucous membrane lining the respiratory tract" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002132 ! respiratory system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002278 name: respiratory muscle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the muscles involved in breathing" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002132 ! respiratory system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002279 name: diaphragm morphology alt_id: VT:0000760 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the thin musculomebranous barrier that separates the abdominal and thoracic cavities; these muscles often used for breathing control" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "diaphragm muscle morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002278 ! respiratory muscle morphology is_a: VT:0003358 ! hypaxial muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0002280 name: intercostal muscle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the respiratory muscles that arise from the lower border of one rib and insert into the upper border of the adjoining rib" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle is_a: VT:0002278 ! respiratory muscle morphology is_a: VT:0003358 ! hypaxial muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0002281 name: respiratory mucosa goblet cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the cells of the respiratory epithelial lining that produce and secrete mucins" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002277 ! respiratory mucosa morphology [Term] id: VT:0002282 name: trachea morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the tube descending from the larynx and branching into the right and left main bronchi" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002132 ! respiratory system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002284 name: tracheal smooth muscle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the smooth muscle lining the trachea" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000767 ! smooth muscle morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002282 ! trachea morphology [Term] id: VT:0002285 name: tracheal ciliated epithelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the epithelial lining of the trachea which contains numerous ciliated cells" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002282 ! trachea morphology [Term] id: VT:0002292 name: gestational length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the duration of time between when a fertilized egg implants in the wall of the uterus and the birth of offspring" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0003699 ! female reproductive system physiology [Term] id: VT:0002295 name: pulmonary circulation alt_id: VT:0001941 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the flow of blood through the lungs" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "respiratory circulation" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002133 ! respiratory system physiology [Term] id: VT:0002296 name: aspiration def: "any measurable characteristic related to the inspiration into the airways of fluid or any foreign material" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002314 ! respiratory mechanics [Term] id: VT:0002297 name: forced expiratory flow rates def: "any measurable characteristic related to the rates of airflow during forced vital capacity determination" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002327 ! respiratory function [Term] id: VT:0002304 name: total lung capacity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the volume of air contained in the lungs at the end of maximal inspiration" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0001942 ! lung volume relationship: part_of VT:0002314 ! respiratory mechanics [Term] id: VT:0002306 name: functional residual capacity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the volume of air remaining in the lungs at the end of a normal expiration" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001942 ! lung volume [Term] id: VT:0002308 name: residual volume def: "any measurable characteristic related to the volume of air remaining in the lungs at the end of maximal expiration" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001942 ! lung volume [Term] id: VT:0002309 name: vital capacity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of air that is exhaled by a maximal expiration following a maximal inspiration" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001942 ! lung volume [Term] id: VT:0002311 name: inspiratory capacity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the maximal volume of air that can be inspired after the end of a normal expiration" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001942 ! lung volume [Term] id: VT:0002312 name: inspiratory reserve volume def: "any measurable characteristic related to the extra volume of air that can be inspired with maximal effort after reaching the end of a normal inspiration" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002311 ! inspiratory capacity [Term] id: VT:0002313 name: tidal volume def: "any measurable characteristic related to the volume of air inspired or expired during each normal respiratory cycle" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001942 ! lung volume [Term] id: VT:0002314 name: respiratory mechanics def: "any measurable characteristic related to the action of the lungs, diaphragm, ribs and chest wall during respiration" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001943 ! respiration [Term] id: VT:0002320 name: alveolar ventilation def: "any measurable characteristic related to alveolar ventilation relative to metabolic carbon dioxide production" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002338 ! pulmonary ventilation [Term] id: VT:0002322 name: respiratory transport def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process of gas exchange" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001943 ! respiration [Term] id: VT:0002324 name: blood-air barrier morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the membrane between the capillary blood and alveolar air, comprised of the alveolar epithelium and the capillary epithelium and their adherent basement membranes and epithelial cell cytoplasm" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001175 ! lung morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002336 ! pulmonary gas exchange [Term] id: VT:0002325 name: pulmonary diffusing capacity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of gas taken up by pulmonary capillary blood per minute per unit of average oxygen pressure gradient between alveolar gas and pulmonary capillary blood" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002336 ! pulmonary gas exchange [Term] id: VT:0002326 name: ventilation-perfusion ratio def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ratio of alveolar ventilation to simultaneous capillary blood flow in the lung" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] comment: changes in this ratio alter the amount of O2 or CO2 in the blood relationship: part_of VT:0002336 ! pulmonary gas exchange relationship: part_of VT:0002338 ! pulmonary ventilation [Term] id: VT:0002327 name: respiratory function def: "any measurable characteristic related to the processes involved in respiration" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001943 ! respiration [Term] id: VT:0002328 name: airway resistance def: "any measurable characteristic related to the opposition to flow of air caused by the forces of friction, measured as the ratio of driving pressure to the rate of air flow" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002314 ! respiratory mechanics relationship: part_of VT:0002327 ! respiratory function [Term] id: VT:0002329 name: blood gas level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003948 ! gas homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0002330 name: bronchial provocation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the measures of responsiveness to allergens, pharmacological solutions, or control solutions" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: used in asthma diagnosis relationship: part_of VT:0002327 ! respiratory function [Term] id: VT:0002332 name: exercise endurance def: "characteristic related to performance during controlled physical activity" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "exercise fitness" EXACT [] synonym: "exercise tests" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002121 ! metabolism [Term] id: VT:0002333 name: lung compliance def: "any measurable characteristic related to the pulmonary volume change per unit pressure change" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] comment: this is a measure of the stiffness of the lung and indicative for diseases that cause fibrosis or edema in the lungs relationship: part_of VT:0002314 ! respiratory mechanics relationship: part_of VT:0002327 ! respiratory function [Term] id: VT:0002334 name: airway responsiveness alt_id: VT:0002331 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the airway response in bronchial provocation tests" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002330 ! bronchial provocation [Term] id: VT:0002336 name: pulmonary gas exchange def: "any measurable characteristic related to the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveolar air and pulmonary capillary blood" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002322 ! respiratory transport [Term] id: VT:0002338 name: pulmonary ventilation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total volume of gas per minute inspired or expired" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002314 ! respiratory mechanics [Term] id: VT:0002339 name: lymph node morphology alt_id: VT:0000699 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the oval or bean shaped bodies located along the lymphatic system" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002722 ! immune system organ morphology [Term] id: VT:0002340 name: axillary lymph node morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the lymph nodes located in the upper body" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002339 ! lymph node morphology [Term] id: VT:0002342 name: lymph node trabeculae morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the supporting structure of the lymph node" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005024 ! lymph node structure [Term] id: VT:0002343 name: lymph node cortex morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the outer area of the lymph node that has B and T cell domains" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005024 ! lymph node structure [Term] id: VT:0002344 name: lymph node B cell domain morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the lymph node cortex in which B lymphocytes reside" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "B cell dependent cortex morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "lymph node germinal center morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002343 ! lymph node cortex morphology [Term] id: VT:0002345 name: lymph node primary follicle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the immunologically inactive B cell area of the lymph node cortex" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: cells in the primary follicle consist of cohesive aggregates of small, normal-appearing lymphocytes relationship: part_of VT:0002344 ! lymph node B cell domain morphology [Term] id: VT:0002346 name: lymph node secondary follicle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the immunologically active area of the lymph node cortex" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: cells size in the germinal centers varies synonym: "germinal center morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002344 ! lymph node B cell domain morphology [Term] id: VT:0002347 name: lymph node T cell domain morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the area of the lymph node in which T lymphocytes reside" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "deep cortex morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "T cell dependent paracortex morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002343 ! lymph node cortex morphology [Term] id: VT:0002348 name: lymph node medulla morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the area of the lymph node through which lymph leaves the node; it contains macrophages and antibody-secreting plasma cells" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "medullary sinus morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005024 ! lymph node structure [Term] id: VT:0002349 name: afferent lymphatic vessel morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the tube entering the lymph node" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001879 ! lymphatic vessel morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005024 ! lymph node structure [Term] id: VT:0002350 name: efferent lymphatic vessel morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the tube exiting the lymph node" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001879 ! lymphatic vessel morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005024 ! lymph node structure [Term] id: VT:0002351 name: cervical lymph node morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the lymph nodes found near the neck and shoulders" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002339 ! lymph node morphology [Term] id: VT:0002352 name: popliteal lymph node morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the lymph nodes which drain the legs" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002339 ! lymph node morphology [Term] id: VT:0002353 name: inguinal lymph node morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the lymph nodes located in the groin area" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002339 ! lymph node morphology [Term] id: VT:0002354 name: spleen trabecular artery integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of one of the branches of the splenic artery" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] is_a: VT:0003410 ! artery integrity relationship: part_of VT:0000689 ! spleen morphology [Term] id: VT:0002356 name: spleen red pulp morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the area of the spleen that screens and eliminates defective or foreign cells" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000689 ! spleen morphology [Term] id: VT:0002357 name: spleen white pulp morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the splenic area consisting of lymph nodules and diffuse lymphatic tissue" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000689 ! spleen morphology [Term] id: VT:0002358 name: spleen periarteriolar lymphoid sheath morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the area of the spleen in which T cells surround the central arteriole" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "PALS morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "T cell domain of the splenic white pulp morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002357 ! spleen white pulp morphology [Term] id: VT:0002359 name: spleen germinal center morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the area of the spleen in which activated follicles are located" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002357 ! spleen white pulp morphology [Term] id: VT:0002360 name: spleen B cell corona morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the area of the splenic white pulp dominated by B lymphocyte follicles" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "B cell domain of the spleen morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002357 ! spleen white pulp morphology [Term] id: VT:0002361 name: spleen central arteriole morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the blood vessel within the spleen that connects the trabecular artery to the trabecular vein" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002357 ! spleen white pulp morphology [Term] id: VT:0002362 name: spleen marginal zone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the area surrounding the marginal sinus and containing lymphocytes" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000689 ! spleen morphology [Term] id: VT:0002363 name: spleen marginal sinus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the area of the spleen through which blood enters" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000689 ! spleen morphology [Term] id: VT:0002364 name: thymus size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the thymus" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0002221 ! lymph organ size relationship: part_of VT:0000703 ! thymus morphology [Term] id: VT:0002365 name: thymus cellularity def: "characteristic related to the cellular makeup of the thymus" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002222 ! lymph organ cellularity relationship: part_of VT:0000703 ! thymus morphology [Term] id: VT:0002367 name: thymus lobule morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the basic structural unit of the thymus" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000703 ! thymus morphology [Term] id: VT:0002368 name: thymus capsule morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the fibrous connective tissue surrounding the thymus" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000703 ! thymus morphology [Term] id: VT:0002369 name: thymus subcapsular epithelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the epithelial cells lining the capsule and trabeculae of the thymus" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002368 ! thymus capsule morphology [Term] id: VT:0002370 name: thymus trabeculae morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the thymic connective tissue which extends into the parenchyma" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000703 ! thymus morphology [Term] id: VT:0002371 name: thymus cortex morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the outer area of thymus lobules" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: the cortex contains immature thymocytes, cortical epithelial cells, and scattered macrophages relationship: part_of VT:0002367 ! thymus lobule morphology [Term] id: VT:0002375 name: thymus medulla morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the inner area of thymus lobules" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: the medulla contains mature thymocytes, medualla epithelial cells, macrophages and dendritic cells relationship: part_of VT:0002367 ! thymus lobule morphology [Term] id: VT:0002376 name: dendritic cell physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of the immunocompetent cells of the lymphoid and hemopoietic systems and skin, which function to process antigens and present them to T cells, thus stimulating cellular immunity" [J:85808, MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "dendritic cell function" EXACT [] synonym: "interdigitating reticular cell function" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001819 ! immune cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0002377 name: mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the regional immune system associated with the mucosa" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "MALT morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002722 ! immune system organ morphology [Term] id: VT:0002378 name: gut-associated lymphoid tissue morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the regional immune system located in the gut" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "GALT morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002722 ! immune system organ morphology [Term] id: VT:0002379 name: oropharyngeal lymphoid tissue morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the circular lymphoid tissue formed by the lingual, pharyngeal, and faucial tonsils" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "Waldeyer's ring morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002377 ! mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0002380 name: tonsil morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of either of the two small almond-shaped masses of lymph tissue found on either side of the oropharynx" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "palatine tonsil morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002379 ! oropharyngeal lymphoid tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0002384 name: nasopharyngeal tonsil morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the lymph tissue in the roof and posterior wall of the nasopharynx" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "adenoid morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002379 ! oropharyngeal lymphoid tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0002385 name: lingual tonsillar tissue morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the lymph tissue on the floor of the oropharyngeal passage, near the root of the tongue" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002379 ! oropharyngeal lymphoid tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0002386 name: tubal tonsil morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the lymph tissue associated with the pharyngeal opening of the auditory tube" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002379 ! oropharyngeal lymphoid tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0002387 name: prevalence of Peyer's patches def: "any measurable characteristic related to the the distribution and/or number of Peyer's patches" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000696 ! Peyer's patch morphology [Term] id: VT:0002388 name: Peyer's patch epithelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern specialized epithelium of the Peyer's patch" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: antigen normally enters the Peyer's patch via this specialized epithelium synonym: "M cells morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000696 ! Peyer's patch morphology [Term] id: VT:0002389 name: Peyer's patch follicle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the Peyer's patch normally occupied by B cells" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000696 ! Peyer's patch morphology [Term] id: VT:0002391 name: Peyer's patch germinal center morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the area of the Peyer's patch where B cells proliferate and differentiate into plasma cells" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000696 ! Peyer's patch morphology [Term] id: VT:0002392 name: Peyer's patch T cell area morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the Peyer's patch normally occupied by T lymphocytes" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] synonym: "Peyer's patch T-cell area morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000696 ! Peyer's patch morphology [Term] id: VT:0002393 name: bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the regional immune system located near the bronchus" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "BALT morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "bronchial-associated lymphoid tissue morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002722 ! immune system organ morphology [Term] id: VT:0002397 name: bone marrow morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the soft tissue that fills the cavities of bones" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003795 ! bone structure [Term] id: VT:0002398 name: bone marrow cell morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of the cells found in the bone marrow" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000784 ! circulatory system trait [Term] id: VT:0002399 name: pluripotent precursor cell morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, pattern, or formation and differentiation of the cells that give rise to most types of cells necessary for fetal development" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0002085 ! embryonic tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0002400 name: multipotent stem cell morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, pattern, or formation and differentiation of the specialized cells that are committed to giving rise to cells with particular functions" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0002399 ! pluripotent precursor cell morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0002401 name: lymphopoiesis alt_id: VT:0000310 alt_id: VT:0001640 alt_id: VT:0001880 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes involved in the formation of lymphocytes and plasma cells from lymphoid stem cells which develop from the pluripotent hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow; these lymphoid stem cells differentiate into T-lymphocytes; B-lymphocytes; plasma cells; or NK-cells (natural killer cells), depending on the organ or tissues to which they migrate" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0005460 ! leukopoiesis [Term] id: VT:0002403 name: pre-B cell morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of cells in the B lymphocyte lineage that have undergone VDJ rearrangement of the immunoglobulin heavy chain and are in the process of V-J rearrangement of the light chain: these cells express mu heavy chain on the cell surface" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: these cells express the mu heavy chain in both the cytoplasm and on the cell surface; in addition to the mu heavy chain, other cell surface markers include: CD45R, MHC class II, CD19, CD20, CD38, CD40 synonym: "pre-B-cell morphology/development" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002144 ! B lymphocyte differentiation [Term] id: VT:0002407 name: double-negative T cell morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of the subset of T cells found in the thymus that express neither CD4 nor CD8" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: these are precursors to mature T cells; normally, they do not circulate, but are found in the thymus; they have not undergone rearrangement of the alpha and beta T cell receptor genes synonym: "CD4-CD8- T cell morphology/development" EXACT [] synonym: "double-negative T-cell morphology/development" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002145 ! T lymphocyte development [Term] id: VT:0002408 name: double-positive T cell morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of the subset of T cells found in the thymus that express both CD4 and CD8" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: these cells are precursors to mature T cells and are generally located in the thymus; during their development, the alpha and beta chains of the T cell receptor are rearranged and the receptor can be expressed synonym: "CD4+CD8+ T cell morphology/development" EXACT [] synonym: "double-positive T-cell morphology/development" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002145 ! T lymphocyte development [Term] id: VT:0002413 name: megakaryoblast morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of the progenitor cells of the thrombocytic (platelet) line of cells" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002398 ! bone marrow cell morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0002414 name: myeloblast morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of the cells found in the bone marrow that give rise to the granulocyte line of blood cells" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0002398 ! bone marrow cell morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0002415 name: neutrophil morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of the granular leukocytes that have a three- to five-lobed nucleus and a cytoplasm that contains inconspicuous granules stainable by neutral dyes" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0002414 ! myeloblast morphology/development is_a: VT:0002441 ! granulocyte morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0002416 name: proerythroblast morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of the immature, nucleated erythrocyte precursors that give rise to reticulocytes" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "erythroid progenitor morphology/development" EXACT [] synonym: "normoblast morphology/development" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002398 ! bone marrow cell morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0002417 name: megakaryocyte morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of the very large cells found in the bone marrow that release platelets" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002413 ! megakaryoblast morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0002419 name: innate immunity def: "characteristic related to the function of the early phase of the response to infection; normally, it is present at all times, does not increase with exposure to specific pathogens, and does not discriminate between pathogens" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease"] synonym: "natural immunity " EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001790 ! immune system physiology [Term] id: VT:0002420 name: adaptive immunity def: "characteristic related to the function of the response of antigen-specific lymphocytes to antigen, including the development of immunological memory" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "acquired immune response " EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001790 ! immune system physiology [Term] id: VT:0002421 name: cell-mediated immunity def: "characteristic related to the function of any adaptive immune response in which T cells play a main role" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: this encompasses all adaptive immunity that cannot be transferred to a naive recipient with serum antibody (the definition of humoral immunity) subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0002420 ! adaptive immunity [Term] id: VT:0002422 name: basophil morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of the granular leukocytes that are characterized by pale-staining, lobate nucleus and cytoplasm and contain dark-staining granules of varying size and are stained by basic dyes" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002414 ! myeloblast morphology/development is_a: VT:0002441 ! granulocyte morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0002423 name: mast cell physiology def: "characteristic related to the response of the granulated cells found in most tissues and which contain large amounts of histamine and heparin in granules" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "mast cell function" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001819 ! immune cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0002424 name: reticulocyte morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of the immature erythrocytes" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002416 ! proerythroblast morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0002428 name: semicircular canal morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the organ of balance composed of three long bony tubes of the labyrinth" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002729 ! inner ear canal morphology [Term] id: VT:0002429 name: blood cell morphology/development alt_id: VT:0000178 alt_id: VT:0000205 alt_id: VT:0001576 alt_id: VT:0002545 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of any of the cells found in the blood" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000784 ! circulatory system trait [Term] id: VT:0002432 name: CD4+ T cell morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of the subset of T lymphocytes that carry the CD4 marker, recognize intravesicular peptides bound to MHC class-II molecules, and turn on antibody production" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "helper T cell morphology/development" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002435 ! effector T cell morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0002433 name: T helper 1 morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of the subset of helper T cells that enhance cell-mediated immune responses; these cells secrete IL-1 and gamma-IFN and are generally involved in inflammatory responses" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "TH1 morphology/development" EXACT [] synonym: "Th1 morphology/development" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002432 ! CD4+ T cell morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0002434 name: T helper 2 morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of the subset of T helper cells that enhance humoral immunity and inhibit cell-mediated immune responses; these cells produce IL-4 and induce B cells to produce IgE and IgG1, while also supporting eosinophil and mast cell functions" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "TH2 morphology/development" EXACT [] synonym: "Th2 morphology/development" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002432 ! CD4+ T cell morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0002435 name: effector T cell morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of the set of T lymphocytes that are able to respond immediately upon contact with cells bearing the appropriate peptide:MHC complex for the cell" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "single positive T cell morphology/development" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002145 ! T lymphocyte development [Term] id: VT:0002436 name: CD8-positive, alpha-beta cytotoxic T cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure or number of the subset of CD8+ T lymphocytes capable of killing target cells in an antigen specific manner" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "CD8-positive, alpha-beta cytotoxic T lymphocyte morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "CD8-positive, alpha-beta cytotoxic T-cell morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "CD8-positive, alpha-beta cytotoxic T-lymphocyte morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "CTL morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "cytotoxic T cell morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "cytotoxic T lymphocyte morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "cytotoxic T-cell morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "cytotoxic T-lymphocyte morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005010 ! CD8+ T cell morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0002437 name: suppressor T cell morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of the subset of CD8+ lymphocytes that suppress antibody production or inhibit immune responses" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "suppressor T-cell morphology/development" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005010 ! CD8+ T cell morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0002439 name: plasma cell morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of the specialized forms of B-lymphocytes which produce and secrete immunoglobulin" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: these are terminally differentiated B cells and no longer respond to antigens or helper T cells; in addition, they no longer express surface Ig or surface MHC class II; they are tailored to secrete antibody at high rates relationship: part_of VT:0002144 ! B lymphocyte differentiation [Term] id: VT:0002440 name: memory B cell morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of cells of the B lymphocyte lineage that do not secrete antibody after an initial contact with antigen, but can be rapidly activated after a second challenge with the same antigen" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "memory B-cell morphology/development" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002144 ! B lymphocyte differentiation [Term] id: VT:0002441 name: granulocyte morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of leukocytes that have abundant granules in the cytoplasm: basophils, neutrophils, or eosinophils" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001601 ! myelopoiesis [Term] id: VT:0002442 name: leukocyte physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of any of the white blood cells (basophils, eosinophils, neutrophils, lymphocytes, or monocytes)" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0001819 ! immune cell physiology relationship: part_of VT:0002420 ! adaptive immunity relationship: part_of VT:0002421 ! cell-mediated immunity [Term] id: VT:0002443 name: eosinophil morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of the granular leukocytes having a two-lobed nucleus and cytoplasm containing coarse, round granules that are uniform in size and stainable by eosin" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002414 ! myeloblast morphology/development is_a: VT:0002441 ! granulocyte morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0002444 name: T cell physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of T lymphocytes" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "T cell function" EXACT [] synonym: "T lymphocyte function" EXACT [] synonym: "T-cell function" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003945 ! lymphocyte physiology [Term] id: VT:0002445 name: mononuclear leukocyte morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of either of the mature lymphocytes or monocytes found in the blood" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0002414 ! myeloblast morphology/development relationship: part_of VT:0005460 ! leukopoiesis [Term] id: VT:0002446 name: macrophage morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of the large mononuclear phagocytic cells found in most tissues of the body" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "mononuclear phagocyte morphology/development" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002620 ! monocyte morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0002447 name: erythrocyte morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the fetal and adult cells in the blood that carry oxygen, red blood cells" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn synonym: "red blood cell morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002124 ! red blood cell [Term] id: VT:0002449 name: immune cell development def: "measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the cells of the immune system during their formation and differentiation" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0000716 ! immune system cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0002450 name: lymph organ development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the organs of the lymph system during their formation and differentiation" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:1000783 ! immune system trait [Term] id: VT:0002451 name: macrophage physiology def: "characteristic related to the function or response of the phagocytic leukocytes involved in innate immunity, early non-adaptive phases of host-defense, antigen presentation, and which act as effector cells in humoral and cell-mediated immunity" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002442 ! leukocyte physiology [Term] id: VT:0002452 name: antigen presenting cell physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of cells involved in making antigen recognizable by lymphocytes" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001835 ! antigen presentation relationship: part_of VT:0002420 ! adaptive immunity relationship: part_of VT:0002421 ! cell-mediated immunity [Term] id: VT:0002453 name: B lymphocyte antigen presentation def: "characteristic related to the ability of B lymphocyte to process and/or present antigen" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "B cell antigen presentation" EXACT [] synonym: "lymphocyte antigen presentation " EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002452 ! antigen presenting cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0002454 name: macrophage antigen presentation def: "characteristic related to the ability of these phagocytic cells to process and present antigen to T lymphocytes" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease"] relationship: part_of VT:0002451 ! macrophage physiology relationship: part_of VT:0002452 ! antigen presenting cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0002455 name: dendritic cell antigen presentation def: "characteristic related to the ability of these specialized cells to process and present antigen to T lymphocytes" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease"] relationship: part_of VT:0002376 ! dendritic cell physiology relationship: part_of VT:0002452 ! antigen presenting cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0002456 name: Langerhans cell antigen presentation def: "characteristic related to the ability of phagocytic cells of the epidermis to display antigen for recognition by T lymphocytes" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "interdigitating reticular cell antigen presentation " EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002455 ! dendritic cell antigen presentation relationship: part_of VT:0005362 ! Langerhans cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0002458 name: B cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells that are formed in the bone marrow, migrate to the peripheral lymphatic system, and mature into plasma cells or memory cells; these cells are involved in humoral immunity" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "B cell count" EXACT [] synonym: "B lymphocyte number" EXACT [] synonym: "B-cell number" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000717 ! lymphocyte number relationship: part_of VT:0002144 ! B lymphocyte differentiation [Term] id: VT:0002459 name: B cell physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of B lymphocytes" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "B lymphocyte physiology" EXACT [] synonym: "B-cell physiology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003945 ! lymphocyte physiology [Term] id: VT:0002462 name: granulocyte physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of neutrophils, eosinophils, or basophils" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002442 ! leukocyte physiology [Term] id: VT:0002463 name: neutrophil physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of these granular leukocytes, which stain with neutral dyes" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002462 ! granulocyte physiology [Term] id: VT:0002464 name: basophil physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of the leukocyte that contains granules that stain with basic dyes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002462 ! granulocyte physiology [Term] id: VT:0002465 name: eosinophil physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of the leukocyte that stains with eosin and is involved in clearance of parasitic infections and in allergic reactions" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease"] is_a: VT:0002462 ! granulocyte physiology [Term] id: VT:0002467 name: neutrophil phagocytosis def: "characteristic related to the ability of these leukocytes to internalize particulate matter" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002463 ! neutrophil physiology relationship: part_of VT:0002488 ! phagocytic cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0002468 name: complement physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of the set of plasma proteins that act together to attack extracellular pathogens" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001800 ! humoral immune response relationship: part_of VT:0002419 ! innate immunity [Term] id: VT:0002469 name: C1 physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of the complement protein, C1" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001804 ! complement protein physiology [Term] id: VT:0002470 name: C2 physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of the complement protein, C2" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001804 ! complement protein physiology [Term] id: VT:0002471 name: complement cascade def: "characteristic related to the ability of the complement proteins to act in concert and attack extracellular pathogens" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "complement cascade function" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002468 ! complement physiology [Term] id: VT:0002472 name: complement alternative pathway function def: "characteristic related to the function of the plasma protein cascade triggered by direct contact with pathogen surfaces" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002471 ! complement cascade [Term] id: VT:0002473 name: complement classical pathway function def: "characteristic related to the function of the plasma protein cascade triggered by antigen:antibody complexes" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002471 ! complement cascade [Term] id: VT:0002474 name: C3 physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of the complement protein, C3" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001804 ! complement protein physiology [Term] id: VT:0002475 name: C4 physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of the complement protein, C4" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001804 ! complement protein physiology [Term] id: VT:0002476 name: C5 physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of the complement protein, C5" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001804 ! complement protein physiology [Term] id: VT:0002477 name: C6 physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of the complement protein, C6" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001804 ! complement protein physiology [Term] id: VT:0002478 name: C7 physiology def: "fcharacteristic related to the unction of the complement protein, C7" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001804 ! complement protein physiology [Term] id: VT:0002479 name: C8 physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of the complement protein, C8" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001804 ! complement protein physiology [Term] id: VT:0002480 name: C9 physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of the complement protein, C9" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001804 ! complement protein physiology [Term] id: VT:0002481 name: factor B physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of the complement protein, factor B" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001804 ! complement protein physiology [Term] id: VT:0002482 name: factor D physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of the complement protein, factor D" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001804 ! complement protein physiology [Term] id: VT:0002483 name: acute phase protein physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of the series of proteins found in the blood shortly after infection and which participate in the early phases of host defense against infection" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease"] is_a: VT:0002723 ! immune serum protein physiology relationship: part_of VT:0002419 ! innate immunity [Term] id: VT:0002484 name: C-reactive protein physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of this plasma protein that normally circulates in increased amounts during inflammation or after tissue damage" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] is_a: VT:0002483 ! acute phase protein physiology [Term] id: VT:0002485 name: mannose-binding protein physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of this acute phase protein that normally opsonizes pathogens bearing mannose on their surfaces and can activate the complement system" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease"] is_a: VT:0002483 ! acute phase protein physiology [Term] id: VT:0002486 name: serum amyloid protein physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of a serum protein believed to be a precursor to amyloid protein; it is present in very high levels during acute inflammatory episodes" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] is_a: VT:0002483 ! acute phase protein physiology [Term] id: VT:0002487 name: fibrinogen physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of fibrinogen in the blood plasma" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0002483 ! acute phase protein physiology relationship: part_of VT:0002551 ! blood coagulation [Term] id: VT:0002488 name: phagocytic cell physiology def: "characteristic related to the ability of these cells to ingest and internalize particulate matter" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002419 ! innate immunity [Term] id: VT:0002490 name: circulating immunoglobulin concentration alt_id: VT:0001810 def: "characteristic related to the levels of glycoproteins present in the blood and other tissue, often functioning as antibodies" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "serum immunoglobulin concentration" EXACT [] synonym: "serum level of Immunoglobulin" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001800 ! humoral immune response relationship: part_of VT:0002459 ! B cell physiology relationship: part_of VT:0002723 ! immune serum protein physiology [Term] id: VT:0002491 name: circulating IgD level def: "characteristic related to the concentration of immunoglobulin class D" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002490 ! circulating immunoglobulin concentration [Term] id: VT:0002492 name: circulating IgE level def: "characteristic related to the concentration of immunoglobulin class E" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002490 ! circulating immunoglobulin concentration [Term] id: VT:0002501 name: inflammatory mediator physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of any of the endogenous compounds that mediate the local accumulation of fluid, plasma proteins, and leukocytes at the site of injury, insult, or infection" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "inflammatory mediators" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002723 ! immune serum protein physiology relationship: part_of VT:0001845 ! inflammatory response [Term] id: VT:0002503 name: histamine physiology def: "measurable characteristic related to the function of this amine that is involved in local immune response, in regulating physiological function in the gut, and that acts as a neurotransmitter" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: orig definition: functional anomaly of this potent vasoactive peptide stored in mast cells; it is normally released by antigen binding to IgE and results in dilation of local blood vessels and smooth muscle cell contraction; moved from immune system to homeostasis since this involves more than just immune system. relationship: part_of VT:0001764 ! homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0002504 name: serotonin activity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of this biochemical messenger and regulator, found in the CNS, gastrointestinal tract, and produced by platelets; it normally mediates neurotransmission, gastrointestinal motility, hemostasis, and cardiovascular integrity" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "5-HT physiology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002206 ! CNS synaptic transmission [Term] id: VT:0002508 name: C5a activity def: "characteristic related to the function of this product of complement activation that is a potent chemotactic factor for neutrophils, monocytes, and basophils and enhances smooth muscle contraction and vascular permeability" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E & Farber, JL (ed) Pathology", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002523 ! chemotactic complement factor physiology [Term] id: VT:0002522 name: chemotactic factor physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of any of a class of pro-inflammatory proteins that attract and activate leukocytes" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "chemotactic factors" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002501 ! inflammatory mediator physiology [Term] id: VT:0002523 name: chemotactic complement factor physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of any of a subset of complement fragments that are involved in recruitment of leukocytes to the site of injury" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "chemotactic complement factors" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002522 ! chemotactic factor physiology [Term] id: VT:0002525 name: leukotriene B4 physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of this product of inflammatory cell activation that is a potent chemoattractant for macrophages and neutrophils" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "LTB4 physiology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005467 ! chemotactic leukotriene physiology [Term] id: VT:0002526 name: chemokine physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of any of the class of pro-inflammatory cytokines that attract and activate leukocytes" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "chemokines" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002522 ! chemotactic factor physiology [Term] id: VT:0002527 name: interleukin-8 physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of this protein secreted by macrophages and is chemotactic for neutrophils and T cells" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease"] synonym: "IL-8 physiology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002529 ! interleukin physiology is_a: VT:0005050 ! chemotactic interleukin physiology [Term] id: VT:0002528 name: interleukin-1 physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of this soluble factor produced by macrophages/monocytes that activates vascular endothelium and lymphocytes" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease"] synonym: "IL-1 physiology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002529 ! interleukin physiology [Term] id: VT:0002529 name: interleukin physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of any of the cytokines produced by leukocytes" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "lymphokines physiology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005049 ! cytokine physiology [Term] id: VT:0002530 name: tumor necrosis factor-alpha physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of this cytokine produced by macrophages and NK cells and involved in initiating local inflammatory responses, particularly by its action on the endothelium of local blood vessels; its actions result in increased vascular permeability and induction of expression of adhesion molecules on the endothelium" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease"] synonym: "cachectin physiology" EXACT [] synonym: "TNF-alpha physiology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005049 ! cytokine physiology [Term] id: VT:0002531 name: type I hypersensitivity reaction def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the reaction manifested by a localized or generalized reaction that occurs immediately (minutes) after exposure to an antigen to which the organism was previously sensitized; it is IgE-mediated, and mast cell activation and degranulation are hallmarks" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition"] comment: examples: hay fever, asthma, anaphylaxis synonym: "anaphylaxis" EXACT [] synonym: "immediate type hypersensitivity" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002148 ! hypersensitivity reaction [Term] id: VT:0002532 name: type II hypersensitivity reaction def: "characteristic related to the response caused by an Ag-Ab reaction; antibodies are directly or indirectly cytotoxic to antigens on cell surfaces or in connective tissues; most often involves IgG and IgM; complement activation is usually involved" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition"] comment: examples: autoimmune diseases: autoimmune hemolytic anemias, antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC), Goodpasture disease, myasthenia gravis, Graves disease, pemphigous, pemphigoid synonym: "antibody-mediated cellular toxicity" EXACT [] synonym: "cytotoxic type hypersensitivity" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002148 ! hypersensitivity reaction [Term] id: VT:0002533 name: type III hypersensitivity reaction def: "characteristic related to the tissue injury mediated by immune complexes; generally involves immune complexes formed in the blood via Abs encountering circulating Ag; Ag-Ab complexes then deposit in tissues (especially blood vessels and glomeruli), induce complement activation, and result in tissue injury" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition"] comment: Examples: Autoimmune diseases: systemic lupus erythmatosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis, sjogren syndrome, scleroderma glomerulonephritis synonym: "immune complex mediated hypersensitivity" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002148 ! hypersensitivity reaction [Term] id: VT:0002534 name: type IV hypersensitivity reaction def: "characteristic related to the antigen-elicited cellular immune reaction that results in tissue damage, but does not require Ab participation; the response is seen at the area of contact" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition"] comment: Examples: granulomatous diseases: tuberculosis, sarcoidosis. contact dermatitis: elicited by poison ivy, detergents, clothing, etc. synonym: "cell-mediated hypersensitivity" EXACT [] synonym: "contact hypersensitivity" EXACT [] synonym: "delayed type hypersensitivity" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002148 ! hypersensitivity reaction [Term] id: VT:0002543 name: phalanx length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of the long bones of the digits" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0005306 ! phalanx morphology [Term] id: VT:0002544 name: digit length def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the length of the digits" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0002110 ! digit morphology [Term] id: VT:0002551 name: blood coagulation alt_id: VT:0000210 alt_id: VT:0001582 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the blood to clot" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: pslim term synonym: "clotting" EXACT [] xref: MGI:2173585 relationship: part_of VT:0001764 ! homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0002557 name: social interaction alt_id: VT:0001351 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the behavior of animals towards other individuals of the same species or different species" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn synonym: "social behavior" EXACT [] synonym: "socialization" NARROW [] is_a: VT:0005386 ! behavior trait [Term] id: VT:0002558 name: behavioral circadian period def: "any measurable or observable behavioral characteristic related to the cycle length expressed when exposed to constant conditions without temporal cues" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001502 ! behavioral circadian rhythm [Term] id: VT:0002559 name: behavioral circadian persistence def: "any measurable or observable behavioral characteristic related to the ability for an animal to retain a circadian rhythm when time cues are removed" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001502 ! behavioral circadian rhythm [Term] id: VT:0002561 name: behavioral circadian phase def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the phase relationship between a temporal synchronizing event (such as light cycle) and a phase reference point of an animal (such as activity onset)" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001502 ! behavioral circadian rhythm [Term] id: VT:0002566 name: sexual interaction alt_id: VT:0001369 alt_id: VT:0001370 alt_id: VT:0001374 def: "any measurable or observable behavioral characteristic related to activities used to persuade or induce an individual to mate and activities involved in the physical act of mating" [ABO:core "Definition from the Animal Behavior ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "breeding" NARROW [] synonym: "mating" NARROW [] is_a: VT:0002557 ! social interaction [Term] id: VT:0002568 name: behavioral response to addictive substance def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to a behavioral reaction to an addictive substance" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "neurological/behavioral: addiction/drug abuse" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0015031 ! behavioral response to xenobiotic [Term] id: VT:0002572 name: emotion/affect behavior def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to reactions in tests for emotional related behaviors" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0005386 ! behavior trait [Term] id: VT:0002574 name: vertical activity level def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to time spent jumping or rearing" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "activity in rearing test" NARROW [] synonym: "activity in vertical open field test" NARROW [] synonym: "rearing" NARROW [] synonym: "reconnoitering behavior" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0001399 ! locomotor activity level [Term] id: VT:0002576 name: enamel morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the hard outer coating of the exposed portion of the tooth" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:71126, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0003930 ! tooth hard tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0002579 name: secondary lens fiber morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the elongated cells that form the crystalline lens" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0002840 ! lens fiber morphology [Term] id: VT:0002581 name: ileum morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the portion of the small intestine that extends from the jejunum to the colon" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:70183, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000496 ! small intestine morphology [Term] id: VT:0002582 name: extraembryonic tissue organization def: "any measurable characteristic related to the arrangement of the membranes involved with the embryo's protection and nutrition" [J:40596, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002086 ! extraembryonic tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0002585 name: pharmacokinetics of xenobiotic def: "any measurable characteristic related to the absorption, distribution, metabolism or elimination of a foreign compound" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002121 ! metabolism [Term] id: VT:0002586 name: platelet volume def: "characteristic related to the content of platelet cells" [MGI:cml "Cathleen M Lutz, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000228 ! thrombopoiesis [Term] id: VT:0002594 name: mean erythrocyte number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the average numbers of red blood cells" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "mean RBC count" EXACT [] synonym: "mean red blood cell count" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001586 ! erythrocyte number [Term] id: VT:0002596 name: hematocrit level alt_id: VT:0000206 alt_id: VT:0001578 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the average percentage of a volume of a blood sample occupied by red blood cells" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn synonym: "hematocrit" EXACT [] synonym: "packed cell volume" EXACT [] synonym: "PCV" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002124 ! red blood cell [Term] id: VT:0002607 name: basophil number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of basophils" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "basophil count" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000334 ! granulocyte number relationship: part_of VT:0002422 ! basophil morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0002619 name: lymphocyte morphology/development alt_id: VT:0005063 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of the white blood cells formed in the body's lymphoid tissue" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0002445 ! mononuclear leukocyte morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0002620 name: monocyte morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of the white blood cells that are precursors to macrophages" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002445 ! mononuclear leukocyte morphology/development relationship: part_of VT:0001601 ! myelopoiesis [Term] id: VT:0002621 name: time of neural tube closure def: "any measurable characteristic related to the time of fusion of the neuroepithelial layer in early development" [J:79790, MGI:cml "Cathleen M Lutz, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003720 ! neural tube closure [Term] id: VT:0002622 name: cochlear hair cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the sensory epithelial cells of the cochlea; these cells are in synaptic contact with the auditory nerve" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0000045 ! hair cell morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000042 ! organ of Corti relationship: part_of VT:0003308 ! cochlear sensory epithelium morphology [Term] id: VT:0002623 name: vestibular hair cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the sensory epithelium of the maculae and cristae of the membranous labyrinth of the internal ear; afferent and efferent nerve fibers of the vestibular nerve end synaptically on them; from the apical end of each cell a bundle of stereocilia and a kinocilium extend into the statoconial membrane of the maculae and the cupula of the cristae" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0000045 ! hair cell morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000034 ! vestibule morphology [Term] id: VT:0002624 name: tricuspid valve integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the valve located between the right atrium and the right ventricle of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] is_a: VT:0002745 ! atrioventricular valve integrity relationship: part_of VT:0000036 ! tricuspid valve morphology [Term] id: VT:0002625 name: left ventricle cell size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions, proportions, magnitude, or extent of the cells in the left lower chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "left ventricular cell size" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0001625 ! heart cell size relationship: part_of VT:0003921 ! left ventricle morphology [Term] id: VT:0002629 name: activity elicited by ethanol administration def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the amount of activity occuring after ingestion of alcohol, usually relative to activity level prior to alcohol ingestion" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001399 ! locomotor activity level relationship: part_of VT:0015032 ! behavioral response to alcohol [Term] id: VT:0002630 name: endocochlear potential def: "any measurable characteristic related to the electrical potential difference between the endolymphatic and perilymphatic compartments of the cochlea" [J:80917, MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "endolymphatic potential" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000319 ! endolymph physiology relationship: part_of VT:0000365 ! hearing electrophysiology relationship: part_of VT:0000483 ! sensorineural hearing function [Term] id: VT:0002631 name: epididymis morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the elongated structure connected to the posterior surface of the testis that transports, stores, and matures spermatozoa between testis and vas deferens" [MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001145 ! male reproductive system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002634 name: sensorimotor gating def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process by which inhibitory neural pathways filter multiple stimuli and allow attention to be focused on one stimulus; usually measured by pre-pulse inhibition (PPI)" [J:42758, MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003633 ! nervous system physiology [Term] id: VT:0002636 name: time of vaginal opening def: "characteristic related to the timing of the opening of the genital canal in a female" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001938 ! time of sexual maturation [Term] id: VT:0002637 name: uterus size def: "characteristic related to the physcial dimensions of the female muscular organ of gestation" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001120 ! uterus morphology [Term] id: VT:0002638 name: pupillary reflex def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to a change in pupil diameter as a reflex response to any stimulus" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cml "Cathleen M Lutz, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001961 ! reflex relationship: part_of VT:0005253 ! eye physiology [Term] id: VT:0002641 name: erythrocyte shape def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape of red blood cells" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002447 ! erythrocyte morphology [Term] id: VT:0002644 name: circulating triglyceride level alt_id: VT:0005143 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of triacylglycerols in the blood" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn synonym: "plasma triacylglycerol level" EXACT [] synonym: "plasma triglyceride level" EXACT [] synonym: "serum triacylglycerol level" EXACT [] synonym: "serum triglyceride level" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000187 ! triglyceride level is_a: VT:0003949 ! circulating lipid level [Term] id: VT:0002645 name: cholesterol absorption def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the body to take in these most abundant steroids in animal tissues, and precursors to steroid hormones and bile salts; also components of plasma membranes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0005342 ! lipid absorption [Term] id: VT:0002648 name: delaminated enamel def: "any measurable characteristic related to the separation of the hard outer coating of the exposed portion of the tooth from the underlying hard tissue" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002576 ! enamel morphology [Term] id: VT:0002649 name: enamel rod pattern def: "any measurable characteristic related to the orientation of the structural unit of tooth enamel" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0002576 ! enamel morphology [Term] id: VT:0002650 name: ameloblast development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the epithelial cells of the inner layer of the enamel organ of the developing tooth during their formation and differentiation" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000116 ! tooth development [Term] id: VT:0002651 name: sciatic nerve morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the nerve which originates in the lumbar and sacral spinal cord (L4 to S3) and supplies motor and sensory innervation to the lower extremity" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] is_a: VT:0001077 ! spinal nerve morphology [Term] id: VT:0002653 name: ependyma morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the cellular membrane that lines the brain ventricles and the central canal of the spinal cord" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:il "Ira Lu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002200 ! brain ventricle/choroid plexus morphology relationship: part_of VT:0003632 ! nervous system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002655 name: keratinocyte morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the cells of the epidermis that produce keratin in the process of differentiating into the dead and fully keratinized cells of the stratum corneum" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0001216 ! epidermal layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0002656 name: keratinocyte differentiation def: "characteristic related to the development of the cells of the epidermis that produce keratin in the process of differentiating into the dead and fully keratinized cells of the stratum corneum" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0003941 ! skin development [Term] id: VT:0002658 name: liver regeneration def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process by which the liver to increases in size following tissue loss" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000609 ! liver physiology [Term] id: VT:0002660 name: caput morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the head of the epididymis" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0002631 ! epididymis morphology [Term] id: VT:0002661 name: corpus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the body of the epididymis" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0002631 ! epididymis morphology [Term] id: VT:0002662 name: cauda morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the tail of the epididymis" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0002631 ! epididymis morphology [Term] id: VT:0002663 name: blastocele formation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the development of the cavity in the blastula of the developing embryo" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:19904, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "blastocoel formation" EXACT [] synonym: "blastocoele formation" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002085 ! embryonic tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0002664 name: circulating adrenocorticotropin level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of the pituitary hormone that stimulates the secretion of adrenal cortical steroids and induces growth of the adrenal cortex" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "circulating adrenocorticotropic hormone level" EXACT [] synonym: "serum levels of ACTH" EXACT [] synonym: "serum levels of adrenocorticotropin" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003966 ! adrenocorticotropin level is_a: VT:0005116 ! circulating pituitary hormone level [Term] id: VT:0002668 name: circulating potassium level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of this alkaline metallic element, the most abundant intracellular ion" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: anomalies in the extracellular (circulating) concentration have important implications for the function of excitable tissues, such as nerve and muscle synonym: "potassium level" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000179 ! blood chemistry relationship: part_of VT:0001765 ! ion homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0002669 name: scrotum morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the external sac of skin that encloses the testes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001145 ! male reproductive system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002672 name: branchial arch artery integrity alt_id: VT:0001617 alt_id: VT:0001618 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completion, soundness or configuration of the vessels formed within the five pairs of branchial arches in embryogenesis; in the adult, some of these vessels give rise to the great vessels" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002884 ! branchial arch development [Term] id: VT:0002673 name: sperm number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of spermatozoa" [MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn synonym: "sperm count" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002209 ! germ cell number [Term] id: VT:0002674 name: sperm motility def: "characteristic related to the mobility of the spermatozoa" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0001929 ! gametogenesis [Term] id: VT:0002679 name: corpora lutea morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the yellow endocrine body formed in the ovary after follicle rupture" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "corpus luteum morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003356 ! luteinization [Term] id: VT:0002680 name: number of corpora lutea def: "any measurable characteristic related to the numbers of yellow endocrine body formed in the ovary after follicle rupture in a given oestrous cycle" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "ovulation rate" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0002679 ! corpora lutea morphology [Term] id: VT:0002682 name: number of mature ovarian follicles def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of spheroid cell aggregations in the ovary containing the ovum" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0001131 ! ovarian follicle morphology [Term] id: VT:0002683 name: onset of fertility def: "any measurable characteristic related to the age at which animals develop the ability to produce live offspring" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "age at first breeding" NARROW [] synonym: "age at first egg" NARROW [] synonym: "age at puberty" EXACT [] synonym: "age at sexual maturity" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001938 ! time of sexual maturation relationship: part_of VT:0002161 ! fertility/fecundity [Term] id: VT:0002685 name: proliferation of spermatogonia def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process by which the spermatogonial stem cells multiply" [J:62271, MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001156 ! spermatogenesis [Term] id: VT:0002689 name: molar morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the most posterior teeth located on either side of the jaw, and characterized by a large crown and broad chewing surface" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:il "Ira Lu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002100 ! tooth morphology [Term] id: VT:0002693 name: pancreas physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the organ that secretes pancreatic juice into the duodenum and secretes glucagon and insulin into the bloodstream" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "pancreas function" EXACT [] synonym: "pancreatic physiology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002164 ! gland physiology relationship: part_of VT:0001663 ! alimentary system physiology [Term] id: VT:0002694 name: pancreas secretion def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the pancreas to release its products" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002693 ! pancreas physiology [Term] id: VT:0002695 name: circulating glucagon level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of this peptide hormone secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas; normally leads to a rise in plasma glucose" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0002078 ! glucose homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0002697 name: eye size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the organ of vision" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002092 ! eye morphology [Term] id: VT:0002698 name: sclera morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the fibrous, outer envelope of the eyeball, covering it entirely excepting the segment covered anteriorly by the cornea" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "sclerotic coat morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "sclerotica morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "tunica albuginea oculi morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "tunica sclerotica morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002092 ! eye morphology [Term] id: VT:0002699 name: vitreous body morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the transparent, semigelatinous substance that fills the cavity behind the crystalline lens of the eye and in front of the retina" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "vitreous morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005195 ! posterior eye segment morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005299 ! eye posterior chamber morphology [Term] id: VT:0002700 name: vitreous body clarity alt_id: VT:0001291 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the transparency of the vitreous body" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002699 ! vitreous body morphology [Term] id: VT:0002703 name: renal tubule morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the loops of Henle and collecting ducts in the kidney" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003881 ! nephron morphology [Term] id: VT:0002705 name: renal tubule size def: "characteristics related to the physical dimensions of the lumens of the loops of Henle and/or collecting ducts of the kidney" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002703 ! renal tubule morphology [Term] id: VT:0002706 name: kidney size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of one or both of the organs responsible for urine secretion" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002135 ! kidney morphology [Term] id: VT:0002707 name: kidney weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the organs responsible for urine secretion" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002706 ! kidney size [Term] id: VT:0002713 name: glycogen catabolism def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability to break down glycogen; or rate of glycogen breakdown" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "glycogenolysis" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005438 ! glycogen homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0002716 name: preputial gland size def: "any characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the sebaceous glands of the corona and neck of the glans penis" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:82312, MGI:il "Ira Lu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000655 ! sex gland size relationship: part_of VT:0002717 ! preputial gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0002717 name: preputial gland morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the sebaceous glands of the corona and neck of the glans penis" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0000653 ! sex gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0002718 name: inner cell mass morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the cells of the blastocyst that develop into the body of the embryo" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002085 ! embryonic tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0002722 name: immune system organ morphology alt_id: VT:0000686 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, pattern, or development of lymphoid organs" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn synonym: "lymph organ morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000685 ! immune system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002723 name: immune serum protein physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of circulating immune proteins" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001790 ! immune system physiology [Term] id: VT:0002725 name: vein morphology def: "any measurable or observable structural characteristic of the blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "venous morphology" EXACT [] xref: MP:0002725 is_a: VT:0001614 ! blood vessel morphology [Term] id: VT:0002726 name: pulmonary vein morphology def: "any measurable or observable structural characteristic of the blood vessels that return oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "pulmonary venous morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002725 ! vein morphology [Term] id: VT:0002729 name: inner ear canal morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the tubular ducts of the inner ear" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000026 ! inner ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0002731 name: colon size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the colon" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:40722] relationship: part_of VT:0000495 ! colon morphology [Term] id: VT:0002733 name: thermal nociception alt_id: VT:0001972 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to sense pain elicited by thermal stimulation" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005392 ! touch/nociception trait [Term] id: VT:0002734 name: mechanical nociception alt_id: VT:0002737 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to sense pain elicited by mechanical stimulation" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005392 ! touch/nociception trait [Term] id: VT:0002735 name: chemical nociception def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to ability to sense pain elicited by chemical stimulation" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005392 ! touch/nociception trait [Term] id: VT:0002739 name: olfactory bulb development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the olfactory bulb during its formation and differentiation" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000913 ! brain development [Term] id: VT:0002741 name: olfactory bulb size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the forebrain region that coordinates neuronal signaling involved in the perception of smell; it receives input from the sensory neurons and outputs to the olfactory cortex" [J:79871] relationship: part_of VT:0000819 ! olfactory bulb morphology [Term] id: VT:0002745 name: atrioventricular valve integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the valves that gate the flow of blood from the atria into the ventricles" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: take out this layer relationship: part_of VT:0000025 ! atrioventricular valve morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000053 ! heart integrity [Term] id: VT:0002746 name: semilunar valve morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the valves that gate the flow of blood from the ventricles into the aorta and pulmonary trunk" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000285 ! heart valve morphology [Term] id: VT:0002747 name: aortic valve integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the valve between the left ventricle and the ascending aorta" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] is_a: VT:0006049 ! semilunar valve integrity relationship: part_of VT:0000040 ! aortic valve morphology [Term] id: VT:0002748 name: pulmonary valve integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the valve between the right ventricle and the pulmonary trunk" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] is_a: VT:0006049 ! semilunar valve integrity relationship: part_of VT:0000044 ! pulmonary valve morphology [Term] id: VT:0002751 name: autonomic nervous system morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the neurons in the motor system for the viscera, the smooth muscles of the body or exocrine glands; includes the enteric, parasympathetic, and sympathetic nervous systems taken together" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003632 ! nervous system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002752 name: somatic nervous system morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the cranial and spinal nerves or their ganglia or the peripheral sensory receptors" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0003632 ! nervous system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002753 name: left ventricle size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions, proportions, magnitude, or extent of the left lower chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "left ventricular size" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0003921 ! left ventricle morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005406 ! heart size [Term] id: VT:0002754 name: right ventricle size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions, proportions, magnitude, or extent of the right lower chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn synonym: "right ventricular size" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0003920 ! right ventricle morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005406 ! heart size [Term] id: VT:0002756 name: pyramidal neuron number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of projection neurons in the hippocampus" [J:82964, MGI:cml "Cathleen M Lutz, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "pyramidal cell number" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0010031 ! nervous system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0005442 ! pyramidal neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0002758 name: tail length def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the straight line distance from the tip of the tail to the point of attachment to the body" [J:82849, MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003456 ! tail size [Term] id: VT:0002759 name: caudal vertebra morphology alt_id: VT:0000456 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the bony segments of the tail" [J:82849, MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "tail vertebrae morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000137 ! vertebra morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002111 ! tail morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002115 ! skeleton extremities morphology [Term] id: VT:0002761 name: hippocampal mossy fiber morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the axons of neuronal cells in the dentate gyrus" [J:4978, MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0000807 ! hippocampus morphology [Term] id: VT:0002769 name: vas deferens morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the secretory duct of the testicle that carries spermatozoa, running from the epididymis, of which it is the continuation, to the prostatic urethra where it terminates to form ejaculatory duct" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001145 ! male reproductive system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002773 name: circulating luteinizing hormone level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the levels in the bloodstream of LH, the hormone that regulates steroid production by the interstitial cells of the testis and the ovary" [J:35132, MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "serum levels of LH" EXACT [] synonym: "serum levels of luteinizing hormone" EXACT [] synonym: "serum levels of lutropin" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003361 ! circulating gonadotropin level is_a: VT:0003969 ! luteinizing hormone level is_a: VT:0005116 ! circulating pituitary hormone level [Term] id: VT:0002779 name: sex gland secretion def: "any measurable characteristic related to the release of hormones from a cell or a gland of the reproductive system" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005647 ! sex gland physiology [Term] id: VT:0002782 name: testicular secretion def: "any measurable characteristic related to the release of hormones from testicular tissue" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002779 ! sex gland secretion relationship: part_of VT:0000051 ! testes physiology [Term] id: VT:0002783 name: ovarian secretion def: "any measurable characteristic related to the release of hormones from ovarian tissue" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002779 ! sex gland secretion relationship: part_of VT:0003507 ! ovary physiology [Term] id: VT:0002784 name: Sertoli cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the cells of the seminiferous tubules that create the blood-testes barrier and enable spermatogenesis" [J:65900, MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002216 ! seminiferous tubule morphology [Term] id: VT:0002785 name: Leydig cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of the interstitial cells of the seminiferous tubules that secrete testosterone" [J:65900, MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001940 ! testicular cell number relationship: part_of VT:0002786 ! Leydig cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0002786 name: Leydig cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the interstitial cells of the seminiferous tubules that secrete testosterone" [MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002216 ! seminiferous tubule morphology [Term] id: VT:0002790 name: circulating follicle stimulating hormone level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of the hormone that, in females, stimulates the graafian follicles of the ovary and assists in follicular maturation and the secretion of estradiol; in the male it stimulates the epithelium of the seminiferous tubules and is partly responsible for spermatogenesis" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "serum levels of follicle stimulating hormone" EXACT [] synonym: "serum levels of follitropin" EXACT [] synonym: "serum levels of FSH" EXACT [] synonym: "serum levels of gametokinetic hormone" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003361 ! circulating gonadotropin level is_a: VT:0003967 ! follicle stimulating hormone level is_a: VT:0005116 ! circulating pituitary hormone level [Term] id: VT:0002792 name: retina blood vessel morphology alt_id: VT:0006189 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the blood vessels supplying the retina" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "morphology of the retinal vasculature" RELATED [] synonym: "retinal vascular morphology" RELATED [] xref: MP:0002792 is_a: VT:0001614 ! blood vessel morphology relationship: part_of VT:0001325 ! retina morphology [Term] id: VT:0002796 name: skin barrier function def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the skin to regulate water loss" [J:56641] relationship: part_of VT:0001784 ! fluid regulation relationship: part_of VT:0005501 ! skin physiology [Term] id: VT:0002800 name: short-term object recognition memory def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the short-term memory for objects is established during the first few minutes after training" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "short-term recognition memory " BROAD [] is_a: VT:0001458 ! object recognition memory is_a: VT:0001468 ! temporal memory [Term] id: VT:0002801 name: long-term object recognition memory def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to long-term memory for objects that is consolidated over hours and days after training" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "long-term recognition memory " BROAD [] is_a: VT:0001458 ! object recognition memory is_a: VT:0001468 ! temporal memory [Term] id: VT:0002802 name: discrimination learning def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to exhibit a differential response to different stimuli that is achieved by the reinforcement of the desired response for each particular stimulus" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001449 ! learning/memory [Term] id: VT:0002803 name: operant conditional behavior def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to scheduled controlled behavior; behavioral assessment occurs in an automated chamber where responses are reinforced with food" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002062 ! conditioning behavior [Term] id: VT:0002804 name: motor learning def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to repeat a motor task requiring well coordinated movements and balance; measures cerebellar dependent learning" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001449 ! learning/memory [Term] id: VT:0002806 name: conditioned emotional response def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to an emotional response that has been acquired by conditioning" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002062 ! conditioning behavior [Term] id: VT:0002807 name: eye blink conditioning behavior def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability of an animal to learn to blink in anticipation of an aversive stimulus (e.g., an air puff to the eyelid) following repeated pairings with a neutral stimulus (e.g., a tone); such learning is only adaptive if the animal is able to learn the precise timing between the conditioned and unconditioned stimuli" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002062 ! conditioning behavior [Term] id: VT:0002809 name: spinal cord size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the spinal cord" [J:83935] relationship: part_of VT:0000955 ! spinal cord morphology [Term] id: VT:0002814 name: erythrocyte staining def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to capacity of a cell to stain with dye; usually refers to staining of cell nuclei with hematoxylin" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002447 ! erythrocyte morphology [Term] id: VT:0002817 name: tooth mineralization def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process by which calcium salts are deposited into the dental enamel, dentin and cementum" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000116 ! tooth development relationship: part_of VT:0003930 ! tooth hard tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0002818 name: dentin morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the hard portion of the tooth surrounding the pulp, covered by enamel on the crown and cementum on the root" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] is_a: VT:0003930 ! tooth hard tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0002819 name: pulp cavity morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the central hollow space of a tooth" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0002100 ! tooth morphology [Term] id: VT:0002820 name: premaxilla morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the anterior and inner portion of the maxilla" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "incisive bone morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "incisor bone morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "intermaxillary bone morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000455 ! maxilla morphology [Term] id: VT:0002823 name: rib development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the bones forming the bony wall of the chest during their formation and differentiation" [J:84754, MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002113 ! skeletal system development [Term] id: VT:0002824 name: chorioallantoic fusion def: "characteristic related to the formation of the membrane that forms the fetal portion of the placenta; derived from the fusion of the chorion and the allantois" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:hdene "Howard Dene, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001726 ! allantois morphology is_a: VT:0002836 ! chorion morphology relationship: part_of VT:0001712 ! placental development [Term] id: VT:0002825 name: notochord morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the axial fibrocellular cord in embryos around which develops the vertebral primordia" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0002085 ! embryonic tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0002827 name: renal corpuscle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of either Bowman's capsules and/or the glomeruli contained therein" [MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000521 ! kidney cortex morphology relationship: part_of VT:0003881 ! nephron morphology [Term] id: VT:0002828 name: glomerular capsule morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the expanded beginning of a nephron that contains the glomerulus" [MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "Bowman's capsule morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "capsula glomeruli morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "malphighian capsule morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002827 ! renal corpuscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0002829 name: juxtaglomerular apparatus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the complex of modified smooth muscle cells consisting of juxtaglomerular cells, extraglomerular mesangium lacis cells, the macula densa of the distal convoluted tubule, and granular epithelial peripolar cells; these cells are found in the walls of afferent and efferent glomerular arterioles" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005325 ! glomerulus morphology [Term] id: VT:0002831 name: Peyer's patch size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the area of lymphoid tissue of the mucosa of the small intestine" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0000696 ! Peyer's patch morphology [Term] id: VT:0002835 name: cranial suture morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the fibrous joints in the bones of the head" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000438 ! skull morphology [Term] id: VT:0002836 name: chorion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the outermost extraembryonic membrane" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] is_a: VT:0002086 ! extraembryonic tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0002840 name: lens fiber morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the elongated cells of the crystalline lens of the eye" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005545 ! lens development [Term] id: VT:0002845 name: aorta weight def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the mass of the main trunk of the systemic arteries times gravity" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "aortic weight" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0007090 ! aorta size [Term] id: VT:0002846 name: aorta volume def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical bulk of or total amount of space encompassed by the main trunk of the systemic arteries" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "aorta mass" RELATED [] synonym: "aortic volume" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0007090 ! aorta size [Term] id: VT:0002847 name: glomerular filtration rate def: "any measurable characteristic related to the volume of water filtered out of the plasma through glomerular capillary walls into the Bowman's capsule per unit time" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0003606 ! kidney tubular physiology [Term] id: VT:0002849 name: saccharin consumption def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the amount of saccharin taken in relative to a food source not containing saccharin" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001432 ! food preference [Term] id: VT:0002851 name: circulating sulfate level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of sulfate in the blood" [MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "sulfate level" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000179 ! blood chemistry [Term] id: VT:0002855 name: cochlear ganglion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the group of nerve cell bodies that conveys auditory sensation from the organ of Corti to the hindbrain and resides on the cochlear part of the vestibulocochlear nerve (eighth cranial nerve)" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "auditory ganglion morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "Corti ganglion morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "cranial ganglion VIII" BROAD [] synonym: "morphology of the spiral ganglion of vestibulocochlear (VIII) nerve" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001081 ! cranial ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0002856 name: vestibular ganglion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the group of neurons associated with the vestibular part of the eighth cranial nerve that are involved in equilibration" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "cranial ganglion VIII" BROAD [] synonym: "Scarpa ganglion morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "spiral ganglion morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "vestibular ganglion of the vestibulocochlear (VIII) nerve morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001081 ! cranial ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0002857 name: cochlear ganglion integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completeness, soundness, or configuration of the group of nerve cell bodies that conveys auditory sensation from the organ of Corti to the hindbrain" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "spiral ganglion integrity" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002855 ! cochlear ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0002858 name: posterior semicircular canal morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the posterior segment of the long bony tube of the labyrinth that is involved in the sense of balance" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0002428 ! semicircular canal morphology [Term] id: VT:0002861 name: tail bud morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the primordial region of the embryo that arises to form the tail of the adult; appears approximately ten days following conception as a short stump, and then initiates elongation and thinning in normal development" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0006281 ! tail development [Term] id: VT:0002862 name: righting response def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to recover from supine position" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001516 ! motor coordination/balance is_a: VT:0002980 ! postural reflex [Term] id: VT:0002864 name: ocular fundus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the posterior concave interior of the eye, consisting of the retina, the choroid, the posterior segment of the sclera, the optic disk, and blood vessels, visible by an ophthalmoscope" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005195 ! posterior eye segment morphology [Term] id: VT:0002866 name: glutamic acid decarboxylase level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of this enzyme, which catalyzes the conversion of glutamate to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and carbon dioxide; determines GABA levels in nervous tissues" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] is_a: VT:0005319 ! enzyme/coenzyme level [Term] id: VT:0002870 name: insulin autoantibody level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the level of antibodies to insulin present in the sera" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0003726 ! autoantibody level [Term] id: VT:0002871 name: urine albumin level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of albumin in the urine" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] is_a: VT:0005160 ! urine protein level [Term] id: VT:0002876 name: thyroid physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of this endocrine gland that normally produces hormones that regulate the metabolic rate of the body" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "thyroid function" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002164 ! gland physiology [Term] id: VT:0002877 name: melanocyte morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the cells that produce pigment" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0001186 ! pigmentation trait [Term] id: VT:0002878 name: corticospinal tract morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the fibers that arise from the cells within the cerebral cortex layer V, pass through the medullary pyramid, and descend into the gray matter of the spinal cord" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "corticobulbar tract morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "pyramidal tract morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000778 ! tract morphology [Term] id: VT:0002882 name: neuron morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the functional cells of the nervous system that receive, conduct, and transmit impulses" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0003632 ! nervous system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002884 name: branchial arch development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the transient structures of the embryo that develop into regions of the head, neck and ears during their formation and differentiation" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "pharyngeal arch development" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002085 ! embryonic tissue morphology relationship: part_of VT:0003935 ! craniofacial development [Term] id: VT:0002885 name: AMPA-mediated synaptic currents def: "any measurable characteristic related to the measured amplitude or duration of response to stimulation of AMPA receptors" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002886 ! glutamate receptor currents [Term] id: VT:0002886 name: glutamate receptor currents def: "any measurable characteristic related to the measured amplitude or duration of response to stimulation of glutamanergic receptors" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0002206 ! CNS synaptic transmission [Term] id: VT:0002888 name: NMDA-mediated synaptic currents def: "any measurable characteristic related to the measured amplitude or duration of response to stimulation of NMDA receptors" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002886 ! glutamate receptor currents [Term] id: VT:0002891 name: insulin sensitivity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability to clear glucose from the bloodstream when given insulin" [RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0002078 ! glucose homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0002893 name: urine keto acid level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of keto acids in the urine" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001757 ! urine chemistry [Term] id: VT:0002894 name: otolith morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the crystalline particles composed of calcium carbonate and a protein which adhere to the gelatinous membrane of the maculae of the utricle and saccule (otolithic membrane)" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "ear crystal morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "otoconia morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "statoconia morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "statolith morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002895 ! otolithic membrane morphology [Term] id: VT:0002895 name: otolithic membrane morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the gelatinous membrane which is supported by the stereocilia of the hair cells of the maculae of the saccule and utriculus of the inner ear; adhering to its surface are numerous calciferous crystalline particles called otoliths (statoconia)" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "membrana statoconiorum morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "statoconial membrane morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0004425 ! otolith organ morphology [Term] id: VT:0002896 name: bone mineralization def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process by which minerals are deposited into bone" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0001533 ! skeletal system physiology [Term] id: VT:0002899 name: stamina def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the duration of activity an animal can endure" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005386 ! behavior trait [Term] id: VT:0002900 name: urine phosphate level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of phosphate in the urine" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001757 ! urine chemistry [Term] id: VT:0002903 name: circulating parathyroid hormone level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of this regulator of calcium and phosphorous concentration" [MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "circulating PTH level" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005418 ! circulating hormone level [Term] id: VT:0002907 name: parturition def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process of labor and delivery in female animals" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig synonym: "birth" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003699 ! female reproductive system physiology [Term] id: VT:0002908 name: time to wound healing def: "characteristic related to the time requirement for the ability to self-repair and close wounds" [J:63037] relationship: part_of VT:0005023 ! wound healing [Term] id: VT:0002909 name: adrenal gland physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of this suprarenal gland to produce and secrete hormones" [MGI:hdene "Howard Dene, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "adrenal gland function" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002164 ! gland physiology [Term] id: VT:0002910 name: excitatory postsynaptic currents def: "any measurable characteristic related to the size or duration of currents detected in postsynaptic cells when an excitatory impulse arrives at the synapse causing depolarization" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] synonym: "EPSCs" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002206 ! CNS synaptic transmission [Term] id: VT:0002911 name: inhibitory postsynaptic potential def: "any measurable characteristic related to the membrane potential detected in postsynaptic cells when an inhibitory impulse arrives at the synapse causing hyperpolarization" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] synonym: "IPSP" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002206 ! CNS synaptic transmission [Term] id: VT:0002912 name: excitatory postsynaptic potential def: "any measurable characteristic related to the potential detected in postsynaptic cells when an excitatory impulse arrives at the synapse causing depolarization" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] synonym: "EPSP" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002206 ! CNS synaptic transmission [Term] id: VT:0002913 name: PNS synaptic transmission def: "any measurable characteristic related to the communication from a neuron to a target across a synapse in the peripheral nervous system" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "peripheral nervous system synaptic transmission" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003635 ! synaptic transmission [Term] id: VT:0002914 name: endplate potential activity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the excitatory response of peripheral synapses to stimulation; these amplitudes are larger than central synapse potentials" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] synonym: "EPP activity" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002913 ! PNS synaptic transmission [Term] id: VT:0002915 name: synaptic depression def: "any measurable characteristic related to the duration of the reduction of effectiveness of synaptic connections between neurons and target after repetitive stimulation" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0002206 ! CNS synaptic transmission [Term] id: VT:0002918 name: paired-pulse facilitation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the response of central synapses when activated twice in rapid succession" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] comment: indicative of defects in short-term plasticity due to lack of increase of neurotransmitter release at the second stimulus synonym: "PPF" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002206 ! CNS synaptic transmission [Term] id: VT:0002921 name: post-tetanic potential def: "any measurable characteristic related to the size or duration of potentials that persist after tetanic stimulation of central synapses" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] synonym: "PTP" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002206 ! CNS synaptic transmission [Term] id: VT:0002924 name: central nervous system synapse formation def: "characteristic related to the process of generating connections between an axon and effector tissue or neuron" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "CNS synapse formation" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000913 ! brain development [Term] id: VT:0002928 name: bile duct morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the channels that secrete bile from the liver to the gall bladder and intestines" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0005083 ! biliary tract morphology [Term] id: VT:0002929 name: bile duct development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the bile duct during its formation and differentiation" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003943 ! hepatobiliary system development [Term] id: VT:0002932 name: joint morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the articulation point of two or more bones" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0005508 ! skeletal system morphology [Term] id: VT:0002937 name: synovial blood flow rate def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood flow rate to the a synovial joint" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] relationship: part_of VT:0001533 ! skeletal system physiology [Term] id: VT:0002943 name: lactate dehydrogenase level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of this enzyme, which catalyzes the interconversion of lactate and pyruvate" [J:87714, MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "LDH level" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005319 ! enzyme/coenzyme level [Term] id: VT:0002945 name: inhibitory postsynaptic currents def: "any measurable characteristic related to the size or duration of currents detected in postsynaptic cells when an inhibitory impulse arrives at the synapse causing hyperpolarization" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "IPSCs" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002206 ! CNS synaptic transmission [Term] id: VT:0002946 name: time of axon outgrowth def: "any measurable characteristic related to the time required for an axon to extend from a neuron cell body and find the target" [J:77048, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003651 ! axon outgrowth [Term] id: VT:0002948 name: neuron specification def: "any measurable characteristic related to the developmental patterning of neurons" [J:87948, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003633 ! nervous system physiology [Term] id: VT:0002949 name: neural crest cells morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, pattern, or development of the transient and migratory group of cells that emerge from the dorsal region of the neural tube and disperse to many peripheral locations to form various tissues of the adult" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0002151 ! neural tube morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0002950 name: neural crest cell migration def: "characteristic related to the dispersion of the transient and migratory group of cells that emerge from the dorsal region of the neural tube and migrate to many peripheral locations to form various tissues of the adult" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0002949 ! neural crest cells morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0002954 name: aerobic energy metabolism alt_id: VT:0005622 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the respiratory chain energy production (oxidative metabolism) process in all living cells, where oxygen is consumed and carbon dioxide and water are produced" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "cell respiration" EXACT [] synonym: "mitochondrial energy production" EXACT [] synonym: "respiratory chain function" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0006036 ! mitochondria physiology [Term] id: VT:0002961 name: axon guidance def: "characteristic related to the signaling mechanisms that allow precise navigation and connections of axonal growth cones to effector tissues" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0006008 ! neurogenesis [Term] id: VT:0002969 name: social transmission of food preference def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to recall and prefer foods associated with odors recently smelled on the breath of other mice" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: an indicator of defects in learning and memory of olfactory cues is_a: VT:0002802 ! discrimination learning [Term] id: VT:0002970 name: white fat morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the connective tissue consisting of fat-storing cells and arranged in lobular groups or along minor blood vessels" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "white adipose tissue morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000003 ! adipose tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0002971 name: brown fat morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the thermogenic form of adipose tissue that is composed of brown adipocytes" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "brown adipose tissue morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000003 ! adipose tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0002972 name: heart muscle contractility def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the heart muscle to shorten or to develop increased tension, often measured by dP/dT max" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] subset: slim_chkn synonym: "cardiac muscle contractility" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005620 ! muscle contractility relationship: part_of VT:0001544 ! cardiovascular system physiology [Term] id: VT:0002975 name: vascular smooth muscle size def: "any measurable characteristic related to the physical dimensions, proportions, magnitude, or extent of the nonstriated, involuntary muscle tissue of the blood vessels" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005592 ! blood vessel smooth muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0002979 name: vestibular response def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the response to changes in motion" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000353 ! vestibular system physiology relationship: part_of VT:0001525 ! balance [Term] id: VT:0002980 name: postural reflex def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the responses that control the normal position of the trunk and extremities and/or posture" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001961 ! reflex [Term] id: VT:0002982 name: germ cell migration def: "any measurable characteristic related to the orderly movement of a germ cell, a cell specialized to produce haploid gametes, from one site to another during development" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001919 ! reproductive system physiology [Term] id: VT:0002983 name: retinal ganglion cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells in the innermost nuclear layer of the retina, which projects axons through the optic nerve to the brain" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:il "Ira Lu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0010031 ! nervous system cell number is_a: VT:0010041 ! craniofacial cell number relationship: part_of VT:0000965 ! sensory neuron morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005241 ! retinal ganglion layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0002985 name: urine calcium level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of calcium in the urine" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001757 ! urine chemistry [Term] id: VT:0002987 name: urine osmolarity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of ions in the urine" [J:83000, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001757 ! urine chemistry [Term] id: VT:0002990 name: ureter length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of the tube that conducts the urine from the renal pelvis to the bladder" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0003585 ! ureter size [Term] id: VT:0002991 name: sebaceous gland physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of any of the small, sacculated organs found within the dermis that normally secrete sebum" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "al sebaceous gland function" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002164 ! gland physiology [Term] id: VT:0002992 name: sebaceous lipid secretion def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the sebaceous gland resulting in changes to the lipid profile secreted onto the hair and skin" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002991 ! sebaceous gland physiology [Term] id: VT:0002997 name: seminal gland size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the two folded, sac shaped glands that are diverticula of the ductus deferens" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000655 ! sex gland size relationship: part_of VT:0002059 ! seminal gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0002998 name: bone remodeling def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process of the turnover of bone matrix that involves a balance of resorption and formation by osteoclasts and osteoblasts, respectively" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001533 ! skeletal system physiology [Term] id: VT:0003005 name: hippocampal fimbria morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the flattened band of efferent fibers arising from the subiculum and medial border of the hippocampus, which then thickens to form the fornix and fibers of the hippocampal commissure" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0000807 ! hippocampus morphology [Term] id: VT:0003006 name: hippocampal fornix morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the compact, white, heavily myelinated fiber bundle arising from the Ammon horn of the hippocampus in each cerebral hemisphere and projecting to the hypothalamus and the mammillary body" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0000807 ! hippocampus morphology [Term] id: VT:0003009 name: cytokine secretion def: "characteristic related to the cellular release of any of the non-antibody proteins made by inflammatory leukocytes and some non-leukocytic cells that affect the behavior of other cells" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005049 ! cytokine physiology [Term] id: VT:0003010 name: ionizing radiation-induced mortality def: "any measurable characteristic related to the quantity of f ionizing radiation (such as ultraviolet light, X-rays, or gamma rays) required to induce a moribund state" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001657 ! induced morbidity/mortality [Term] id: VT:0003011 name: dark adaptation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the time required for the eye to recover its sensitivity in the dark following exposure to bright lights" [J:68444, MGI:hdene "Howard Dene, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005253 ! eye physiology [Term] id: VT:0003014 name: kidney medulla morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the inner portion of the kidney consisting of the renal pyramids" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:88636, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "renal medulla morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002135 ! kidney morphology [Term] id: VT:0003015 name: circulating bicarbonate level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of inorganic salts that contain the -HCO3 radical in the circulation, which are an important factor in regulating the pH of the blood" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0000179 ! blood chemistry [Term] id: VT:0003018 name: circulating chloride level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of chlorine salts in the circulation" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0000179 ! blood chemistry [Term] id: VT:0003024 name: coronary artery patency def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the openness of any of the blood vessels supplying the heart" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] relationship: part_of VT:0007053 ! coronary artery integrity [Term] id: VT:0003027 name: blood pH regulation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the buffer systems of the blood in combination with the respiratory and renal systems that control the relative acidity or alkalinity of the blood, as measured by the concentration of the hydrogen ion" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] is_a: VT:0004043 ! pH regulation relationship: part_of VT:0000179 ! blood chemistry [Term] id: VT:0003044 name: basement membrane formation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the formation and development of the extracellular supportive tissue closely adjacent to the basal surface of the epithelium of muscle cells, fat cells and Schwann cells, which is comprised of type IV collagen, laminin, and sulfated proteoglycans and other components" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "basement lamina formation" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0004272 ! basement membrane morphology [Term] id: VT:0003047 name: thoracic vertebra morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the bony segments of the spine located anterior to the lumbar vertebrae and posterior to the cervical vertebrae" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000137 ! vertebra morphology [Term] id: VT:0003048 name: cervical vertebra morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the bony segments of the spine located anterior to the thoracic vertebrae" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000137 ! vertebra morphology [Term] id: VT:0003049 name: lumbar vertebra morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the bony segments of the spine located anterior to the sacral vertebrae and posterior to the thoracic vertebrae" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000137 ! vertebra morphology [Term] id: VT:0003050 name: sacral vertebra morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the bony segments of the spine located posterior to the lumbar vertebrae and anterior to the caudal vertebrae" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000137 ! vertebra morphology [Term] id: VT:0003051 name: tail shape def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the form of the tail" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002111 ! tail morphology [Term] id: VT:0003055 name: epiphyseal plate morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the cartilaginous center of ossification on the long bones permitting growth of the bone in both directions during development" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "growth plate morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000163 ! cartilage morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002113 ! skeletal system development [Term] id: VT:0003056 name: hyoid bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the U-shaped bone lying between the mandible and the larynx that supports the tongue muscles" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "lingual bone morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002116 ! craniofacial bone morphology [Term] id: VT:0003057 name: epicardium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the visceral layer of the pericardium that surrounds and attaches to all the surfaces of the heart" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "lamina visceralis pericardii morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "morphology of the visceral layer of serous pericardium" EXACT [] xref: MP:0003057 relationship: part_of VT:0000288 ! pericardium morphology [Term] id: VT:0003061 name: aerobic running capacity def: "characteristic related to the ability to run at defined speeds and/or distances" [RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0000348 ! aerobic fitness [Term] id: VT:0003065 name: hepatic copper level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the level of copper present in the liver tissue" [RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] synonym: "hepatic copper content" EXACT [] synonym: "liver copper concentration" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003952 ! copper level relationship: part_of VT:0000609 ! liver physiology [Term] id: VT:0003069 name: superior semicircular canal morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the upper, superior segment of the long bony tube of the labyrinth that is involved in the sense of balance" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "anterior semicircular canal morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002428 ! semicircular canal morphology [Term] id: VT:0003072 name: metatarsal bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the five bones of the hindlimbs that articulate proximally with the cuneiform and cuboid bones of the tarsus and distally with the phalanges" [ISBN:978-0028454405 "Greene, EC Anatomy of the Rat"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002115 ! skeleton extremities morphology [Term] id: VT:0003073 name: metacarpal bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the five bones of the forelimbs that articulate proximally with the carpal bones and distally with the phalanges" [ISBN:978-0028454405 "Greene, EC Anatomy of the Rat"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002115 ! skeleton extremities morphology [Term] id: VT:0003074 name: metacarpal bone number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of bones of the forelimbs that articulate proximally with the carpal bones and distally with the phalanges" [ISBN:978-0028454405 "Greene, EC Anatomy of the Rat"] relationship: part_of VT:0003073 ! metacarpal bone morphology [Term] id: VT:0003077 name: cell cycle def: "any measurable characteristic related to the progression through the stages of the cell cycle" [J:91266, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005621 ! cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0003080 name: natural killer cell cytolysis def: "characteristic related to the ability of these cells to destroy or dissolve targeted cells" [RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] synonym: "NK cell cytolysis" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005069 ! natural killer cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0003081 name: soleus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the superficial flat broad muscle of the calf that is responsible for plantar flexion of the foot" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0003358 ! hypaxial muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0003082 name: gastrocnemius morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the two-headed large muscle of the posterior portion of the lower hindleg, the most superficial of the calf muscles" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0003358 ! hypaxial muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0003083 name: tibialis anterior morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the muscle of the shin that is responsible for dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0003358 ! hypaxial muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0003084 name: skeletal muscle fiber morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the skeletal muscle fibers, the large multinucleated cells that make up the skeletal muscles" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000759 ! skeletal muscle morphology is_a: VT:0004087 ! muscle fiber morphology [Term] id: VT:0003085 name: egg cylinder morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the transient cup-like structure of the epiblast that consists of a single layer of embryonic cells" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002085 ! embryonic tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0003088 name: prepulse inhibition def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of a relatively mild stimulus to suppress the response to a strong, startle-eliciting stimulus" [J:91131, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002206 ! CNS synaptic transmission [Term] id: VT:0003090 name: muscle progenitor cell migration def: "characteristics related to the movement of cells that will develop into muscle cells out of the somites and/or to the appropriate location in the body" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000729 ! myogenesis [Term] id: VT:0003091 name: cell migration def: "any measurable characteristic related to the movement of cells during developmental processes" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005621 ! cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0003092 name: corneal stroma thickness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the width of the lamellated connective tissue layer of the cornea" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005300 ! corneal stroma morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005543 ! corneal thickness [Term] id: VT:0003093 name: anterior stroma morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the anterior segment of the lamellated connective tissue layer of the cornea" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005300 ! corneal stroma morphology [Term] id: VT:0003094 name: posterior stroma morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the posterior segment of the lamellated connective tissue layer of the cornea" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005300 ! corneal stroma morphology [Term] id: VT:0003095 name: corneal stroma development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the lamellated connective tissue layer of the cornea during its formation of differentiation" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0001286 ! eye development [Term] id: VT:0003096 name: corneal light-scattering def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the transmission of light through the cornea" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005253 ! eye physiology [Term] id: VT:0003097 name: tendon stiffness def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of tendon to maintain tensile strength and load" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology [Term] id: VT:0003099 name: retinal attachment def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the connection of the retina from the underlying inner wall of the eye" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0001325 ! retina morphology [Term] id: VT:0003102 name: sclera thickness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the width of the fibrous, outer envelope of the eyeball" [J:83544, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002698 ! sclera morphology [Term] id: VT:0003104 name: skull size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the skull" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000438 ! skull morphology [Term] id: VT:0003105 name: heart atrium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the upper chamber(s) of the heart that receive blood from the vasculature and send blood into a ventricle" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "cardiac atrial morphology" RELATED [] synonym: "cardiac atrium morphology" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000266 ! heart morphology [Term] id: VT:0003107 name: response to novelty def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to responses to a new stimulus or situation" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0002572 ! emotion/affect behavior [Term] id: VT:0003110 name: malleal processus brevis morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the part of the malleus that contacts the upper part of the tympanic membrane where the tympanic cavity makes a deep pocket (epitympanic pocket) surrounding this cartilaginous nodule" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000029 ! malleus morphology [Term] id: VT:0003111 name: nucleus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the membrane-bounded organelle of eukaryotic cells in which chromosomes are housed and replicated" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] xref: GO:0005634 relationship: part_of VT:0000358 ! cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0003112 name: parathyroid gland size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the two small, paired endocrine glands, usually found embedded in the connective tissue capsule on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland; they secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH) that regulates calcium and phosphorous metabolism" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0000678 ! parathyroid gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0003114 name: parathyroid gland pigmentation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the presence of melanocytes and/or melanin in either of the two small, paired endocrine glands, usually found embedded in the connective tissue capsule on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland; they secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH) that regulates calcium and phosphorous metabolism" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001186 ! pigmentation trait relationship: part_of VT:0000678 ! parathyroid gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0003115 name: respiratory system development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the respiratory system during its formation and differentiation" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0005388 ! respiratory system trait is_a: VT:0100009 ! organ system development [Term] id: VT:0003117 name: tracheal-esophageal septation def: "characteristic related to separation of the trachea and esophagus during development" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003115 ! respiratory system development relationship: part_of VT:0003119 ! alimentary system development [Term] id: VT:0003118 name: tracheal-bronchial branching morphogenesis def: "characteristic related to repeated division of the trachea and bronchi during development of the lung" [J:91723, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003115 ! respiratory system development relationship: part_of VT:0003119 ! alimentary system development [Term] id: VT:0003119 name: alimentary system development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the alimentary system during its formation and differentiation" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0100009 ! organ system development is_a: VT:1000776 ! alimentary system trait [Term] id: VT:0003120 name: tracheal cartilage morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the cartilaginous structures that support the trachea" [J:97123, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002282 ! trachea morphology [Term] id: VT:0003125 name: septation of the cloaca def: "characteristic related to the separation of the single opening of the digestive, urinary, and reproductive tracts (cloaca) into multiple isolated openings during development" [J:91491, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003119 ! alimentary system development relationship: part_of VT:0003936 ! reproductive system development relationship: part_of VT:0003942 ! urinary system development [Term] id: VT:0003126 name: vulva morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the external genitalia of the female" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0001119 ! female reproductive system morphology [Term] id: VT:0003127 name: clitoris morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the small, erectile body located at the anterior end of the vulva" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0003126 ! vulva morphology [Term] id: VT:0003132 name: pre-B cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of progenitor cells that form the B cell component of the immune system" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", J:91592, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0010032 ! circulatory sytem cell number is_a: VT:0010040 ! immune system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0002403 ! pre-B cell morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0003133 name: early pro-B cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of cells in the B lymphocyte lineage that undergo D-J rearrangement of the immunoglobulin heavy chain" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", J:91592, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0010032 ! circulatory sytem cell number is_a: VT:0010040 ! immune system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0005019 ! early pro-B cell morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0003134 name: late pro-B cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of the cells in the B lymphocyte lineage that undergo V-DJ rearrangement of the immunoglobulin heavy chain" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", J:91592, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0010032 ! circulatory sytem cell number is_a: VT:0010040 ! immune system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0005020 ! late pro-B cell morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0003135 name: reticulocyte number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of progenitors of the erythrocyte lineage" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002424 ! reticulocyte morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0003140 name: atrium size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions, proportions, magnitude, or extent of the upper chamber(s) of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "atrial size" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0003105 ! heart atrium morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005406 ! heart size [Term] id: VT:0003141 name: heart tissue composition def: "any measurable or observable characteristic pertaining to the types and ratios of cells within the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "cardiac tissue composition" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000266 ! heart morphology [Term] id: VT:0003143 name: otolith size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the crystalline calciferous particles adhering to the otolithic membrane" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "ear crystal size" EXACT [] synonym: "otoconia size" EXACT [] synonym: "statoconia size" EXACT [] synonym: "statolith size" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002894 ! otolith morphology [Term] id: VT:0003144 name: otolith number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of the crystalline calciferous particles adhering to the otolithic membrane" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "number of otoconia" EXACT [] synonym: "number of otoliths" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002894 ! otolith morphology [Term] id: VT:0003145 name: otolithic membrane attachment def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the connection of the otolithic (otoconial) membrane to the underlying neuroepithelium" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002895 ! otolithic membrane morphology [Term] id: VT:0003148 name: cochlear coil number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of turns in the cochlea" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000031 ! cochlea morphology [Term] id: VT:0003149 name: tectorial membrane morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the overlaying membrane of cochlear duct, an extracellular matrix of the inner ear that contacts the stereocilia bundles of specialized sensory hair cells; sound induces movement of these hair cells relative to the tectorial membrane, deflects the stereocilia, and leads to fluctuations in hair cell membrane potential, transducing sound into electrical signals" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0003169 ! scala media morphology [Term] id: VT:0003150 name: tectorial membrane attachment def: "any measurable or observable characteristic connection of the tectorial membrane to the cochlear epithelium or spiral limbus" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0003149 ! tectorial membrane morphology [Term] id: VT:0003151 name: tunnel of Corti morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the triangular, fluid-filled space normally found between the inner and outer rows of supporting pillar cells in the organ of Corti" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000042 ! organ of Corti [Term] id: VT:0003152 name: pillar cell differentiation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the process whereby relatively unspecialized cells acquire the specialized structural and/or functional features characteristic of the supporting cells that form the inner and outer walls of the tunnel in the organ of Corti" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:GO "Definition from the Gene Ontology", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0015028 ! organ of Corti supporting cell differentiation [Term] id: VT:0003154 name: soft palate morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the musculomembranous fold that partly separates the mouth and pharynx, located behind the hard palate" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] synonym: "velum morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "velum palatinum morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003755 ! palate morphology [Term] id: VT:0003155 name: telomere length def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the length of the terminal section of a chromosome which has a specialized structure and which is involved in chromosomal replication and stability" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:hdene "Howard Dene, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003702 ! chromosome morphology [Term] id: VT:0003156 name: lymphocyte migration/homing def: "characteristic related to the ability of blood lymphocytes to bind to high endothelial venules (HEV), tether and roll along the luminal aspects of HEV, and migrate into the lymph nodes" [J:92231, MGI:acv "Alicia Valenzuela, Genetic Resources Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002442 ! leukocyte physiology [Term] id: VT:0003159 name: esophageal smooth muscle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the nonstriated, involuntary muscle tissue lining the esophagus" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000767 ! smooth muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0003160 name: esophageal development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the esophagus during its formation and differentiation" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003119 ! alimentary system development [Term] id: VT:0003162 name: lateral semicircular canal size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of lateral long bony tube of the labyrinth that is involved in the sense of balance" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000037 ! lateral semicircular canal morphology [Term] id: VT:0003164 name: posterior semicircular canal size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of posterior segment of the long bony tube of the labyrinth that is involved in the sense of balance" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002858 ! posterior semicircular canal morphology [Term] id: VT:0003166 name: superior semicircular canal size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the upper, superior segment of the long bony tube of the labyrinth that is involved in the sense of balance" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "anterior semicircular canal size" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003069 ! superior semicircular canal morphology [Term] id: VT:0003167 name: scala tympani morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the division of the spiral canal of the cochlea lying on the basal side of the spiral lamina" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000031 ! cochlea morphology [Term] id: VT:0003168 name: scala vestibuli morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the division of the spiral canal of the cochlea lying on the apical side of the spiral lamina and vestibular membrane" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "perilymphatic space morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "vestibular canal morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "vestibular chamber morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000031 ! cochlea morphology [Term] id: VT:0003169 name: scala media morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the division of the spiral canal of the cochlea that contains the organ of Corti (the neuroepithelial receptor organ for hearing)" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "cochlear chamber morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "cochlear duct morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "Lowenberg scala morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000031 ! cochlea morphology [Term] id: VT:0003172 name: lysosome physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of lysosomes to produce enzymes necessary for digestion of exogenous material" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005621 ! cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0003173 name: lysosome enzyme secretion def: "any measurable characteristic related to the production of glycoprotein hydrolytic enzymes" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003172 ! lysosome physiology [Term] id: VT:0003179 name: platelet count alt_id: VT:0002749 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the numbers of the non-nucleated cells found in the blood and involved in blood coagulation" [J:93052, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:hdene "Howard Dene, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000228 ! thrombopoiesis [Term] id: VT:0003180 name: pulmonary endothelial cell surface area def: "any measurable characteristic related to the area of the semipermeable membrane that encloses the cytoplasm of a pulmonary endothelial cell" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] relationship: part_of VT:0000484 ! pulmonary artery morphology relationship: part_of VT:0004007 ! lung blood vessel morphology relationship: part_of VT:0006055 ! blood vessel endothelial cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0003183 name: peptide metabolism def: "any measurable characteristic related to the biochemical modification and homeostasis of molecules consisting of linked amino acids and their derivatives" [RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0005621 ! cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0003185 name: angiotensin I-converting enzyme activity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the activity of the exopeptidase that catalyses the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor, and is also involved in the inactivation of bradykinin" [RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] synonym: "ACE activity" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003183 ! peptide metabolism [Term] id: VT:0003186 name: redox activity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the processes that maintain the redox environment of a cell or compartment within a cell" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005621 ! cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0003191 name: cell cholesterol metabolism def: "any measurable characteristic related to the regulation of cellular cholesterol levels" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005621 ! cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0003193 name: cellular cholesterol efflux def: "any measurable characteristic related to the removal of excess cholesterol from cells by an active transport pathway" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0003191 ! cell cholesterol metabolism [Term] id: VT:0003194 name: frequency of paradoxical sleep def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the incidence or duration of the sleep stage in which dreams occur and the body undergoes marked changes including rapid eye movement, loss of reflexes, and increased pulse rate and brain activity" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "frequency of REM sleep" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001501 ! sleep pattern [Term] id: VT:0003199 name: muscle calcification def: "any measurable characteristic related to the deposition of calcium salts in muscle" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology [Term] id: VT:0003202 name: neuron apoptosis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process by which neurons undergoing programmed cell death" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003633 ! nervous system physiology [Term] id: VT:0003208 name: neuromere morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the segments of the developing neural tube" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002151 ! neural tube morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0003209 name: pulmonary elastic fiber morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of a slender connective tissue fiber in pulmonary tissue characterized by great elasticity" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0001175 ! lung morphology [Term] id: VT:0003210 name: heart elastic fiber morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the slender connective tissue fiber in cardiac tissue characterized by great elasticity" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "cardiac elastic fiber morphology" RELATED [] xref: MP:0003210 relationship: part_of VT:0000266 ! heart morphology [Term] id: VT:0003211 name: aorta elastic tissue morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the slender connective tissue fiber in aortic tissue characterized by great elasticity" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "aortic elastic fiber morphology" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000272 ! aorta morphology relationship: part_of VT:0006083 ! blood vessel elastic tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0003228 name: sinus venosus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the cavity at the caudal end of the embryonic cardiac tube in which the veins from the intra- and extraembryonic circulatory arcs unite; in the adult this becomes the portion of the right atrium known as the sinus of the vena cava" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000267 ! heart development [Term] id: VT:0003229 name: vitelline vascular morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the vessels of the yolk sac" [J:93257, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "yolk sac vasculature morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001718 ! yolk sac morphology [Term] id: VT:0003231 name: placental vascular morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the vessels of the placenta" [J:93157, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001711 ! placenta morphology [Term] id: VT:0003232 name: forebrain development def: "characteristic related to the formation or patterning of the anterior primitive cerebral vesicle; most rostral of three primary vesicles of the embryonic neural tube" [J:93081, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000913 ! brain development [Term] id: VT:0003235 name: alisphenoid bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of either of the broad curved wing-like expanses on each side of the sphenoid bone in adults; may exist independently in the young" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000104 ! sphenoid bone morphology [Term] id: VT:0003236 name: lens capsule morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the elastic, clear, membrane-like structure, that is outer most layer of the lens" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001303 ! lens morphology [Term] id: VT:0003237 name: lens epithelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the one or more of the layers of epithelial cells in the lens" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001303 ! lens morphology [Term] id: VT:0003239 name: REM rate def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to speed of eye movements during the stages of the sleep cycle when dreaming takes place" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "rapid eye movement rate" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001501 ! sleep pattern [Term] id: VT:0003240 name: hippocampal neuron number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of neurons in the hippocampal region of the brain" [RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] comment: note Charles W. considered this a distinct term from degeneration relationship: part_of VT:0000807 ! hippocampus morphology [Term] id: VT:0003241 name: cerebral cortex neuron number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of neurons in the cortex region of the brain, commonly due to an apoptotic event" [RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] comment: Note that charles w. considers this distinct from degeneration relationship: part_of VT:0000788 ! cerebral cortex morphology [Term] id: VT:0003242 name: basal ganglion neuron number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of neurons in the basal ganglia of the brain" [RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] comment: Note that Charles W. considers this distinct from degeneration relationship: part_of VT:0006007 ! basal ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0003243 name: dopaminergic neuron morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the neurons that utilize dopamine as a neurotransmitter" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] is_a: VT:0002882 ! neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0003244 name: dopaminergic neuron number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of neurons that utilize dopamine as a neurotransmitter" [RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0003243 ! dopaminergic neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0003245 name: GABA neuron morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the neurons that utilize gamma-aminobutyric acid as a neurotransmitter" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] is_a: VT:0002882 ! neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0003246 name: GABA neuron number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of neurons that utilize gamma-aminobutyric acid as a neurotransmitter" [RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0003245 ! GABA neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0003247 name: glutaminergic neuron morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the neurons that utilize glutamate as a neurotransmitter" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] is_a: VT:0002882 ! neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0003248 name: glutaminergic neuron number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of neurons that utilize glutamate as a neurotransmitter" [RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] synonym: "glutamate neuron number" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003247 ! glutaminergic neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0003249 name: muscle free fatty acid level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of organic, monobasic acids derived from hydrocarbons in the muscle; they are saturated and unsaturated" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] synonym: "elevated muscle free fatty acid (FFA)" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology [Term] id: VT:0003252 name: bile duct physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the channels that secrete bile from the liver to the gall bladder and intestines" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0002139 ! hepatobiliary system physiology [Term] id: VT:0003253 name: bile duct size def: "any measurable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the bile ducts" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0003252 ! bile duct physiology [Term] id: VT:0003257 name: abdominal wall morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the margins that enclose the abdominal cavity; the major part is muscular but also includes skin, subcutaneous fat, fascia and the parietal peritoneum" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] is_a: VT:0003385 ! body wall morphology [Term] id: VT:0003259 name: nausea def: "any measurable characteristic related to the gastric discomfort associated with the inclination to vomit" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0001664 ! digestion [Term] id: VT:0003260 name: vomiting def: "any measurable characteristic related to the retrograde expulsion of gastric contents through the oral cavity" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0001664 ! digestion [Term] id: VT:0003263 name: cellular cholesterol biosynthesis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability to form cholesterol from constituent compounds" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0003191 ! cell cholesterol metabolism [Term] id: VT:0003271 name: duodenum morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the first division of the small intestine that extends from the pyloris to the junction with the jejunum" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0000496 ! small intestine morphology [Term] id: VT:0003283 name: digestive organ placement def: "any measurable characteristic related to the location or arrangement of the alimentary tract organs" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0000462 ! alimentary system morphology [Term] id: VT:0003284 name: large intestine placement def: "any measurable characteristic related to the location or arrangement of the large intestinal tract" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] is_a: VT:0003283 ! digestive organ placement relationship: part_of VT:0000489 ! large intestine morphology [Term] id: VT:0003286 name: gastroesophageal reflux def: "any measurable characteristic related to the retrograde movement of gastric or duodenal contents into the esophagus" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0001664 ! digestion [Term] id: VT:0003289 name: intestinal peristalsis def: "any measurable characteristic related to intestinal movement characterized by waves of alternate circular contraction and relaxation of the muscular walls of the bowel that move bowel contents forward" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0001664 ! digestion [Term] id: VT:0003308 name: cochlear sensory epithelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the epithelial cell layer containing the sensory hair cells and their associated sensory nerve terminals" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "cochlear neuroepithelium morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "inner ear neuroepithelium morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000031 ! cochlea morphology [Term] id: VT:0003309 name: modiolus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the central conical bony pillar of the cochlea" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000031 ! cochlea morphology [Term] id: VT:0003310 name: modiolus size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of central conical bony pillar of the cochlea" [J:66787, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003309 ! modiolus morphology [Term] id: VT:0003311 name: urine amino acid level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of amino acids in the urine" [J:66560, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001757 ! urine chemistry [Term] id: VT:0003312 name: locomotor coordination def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to ability of an animal to maintain skillful and effective interaction of movements while engaging in locomotor activity" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001392 ! locomotor activity [Term] id: VT:0003313 name: locomotor activation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to ability or desire of an animal to initiate locomotor activity" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001392 ! locomotor activity [Term] id: VT:0003314 name: control of range of motion def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to aim or reach for a specific point in space with a part of the body" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001516 ! motor coordination/balance [Term] id: VT:0003315 name: perineum morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the area between the genital organs and the anus that lies beneath the pelvic diaphragm" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0000462 ! alimentary system morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002160 ! reproductive system morphology [Term] id: VT:0003328 name: portal blood pressure def: "any measurable characteristic related to the arterial blood pressure in the hepatic portal system" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0000609 ! liver physiology [Term] id: VT:0003330 name: auditory tube morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the tube connecting the tympanic cavity and the nasopharynx that allows equalization of pressure between the tympanic cavity and the environment" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "Eustachian tube morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "pharyngotympanic tube morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000049 ! middle ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0003339 name: pancreatic beta cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of the cells of the pancreas that secrete insulin" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] is_a: VT:0010036 ! endocrine/exocrine system cell number is_a: VT:0010039 ! alimentary system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0005217 ! pancreatic beta cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0003345 name: number of ribs def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of the pairs of bony structures that make up the body wall" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0000150 ! rib morphology [Term] id: VT:0003346 name: pectoral muscle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the two muscles that make up the upper and fore part of the chest that adduct and rotate the arm and lift the ribs" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:0000759 ! skeletal muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0003349 name: circulating renin level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of this enzyme which is secreted by the kidney; it cleaves a bond in angiotensionogen to generate angiotensin I" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] is_a: VT:0001570 ! circulating enzyme level relationship: part_of VT:0000179 ! blood chemistry [Term] id: VT:0003351 name: circulating thyroid hormone level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of hormones in the blood that are synthesized and secreted by the thyroid" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] is_a: VT:0005418 ! circulating hormone level is_a: VT:0005468 ! thyroid hormone level [Term] id: VT:0003356 name: luteinization def: "characteristic related to the transformation of the mature ovarian follicle and its theca interna into a corpus luteum after ovulation" [J:43075, J:57854, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001126 ! ovary morphology [Term] id: VT:0003357 name: granulosa cell differentiation def: "characteristic related to the differentiation of the layer of small cells that forms the wall of an ovarian follicle" [J:43075, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001131 ! ovarian follicle morphology [Term] id: VT:0003358 name: hypaxial muscle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the muscles derived from the lateral myotome and lateral portion of the dermomyotome; these include the thoracic intercostal and abdominal muscles, limb muscles and superficial back muscles, as well as the diaphragm and the tip of the tongue" [PMID:1591996] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "limb muscle morphology" NARROW [] is_a: VT:0000759 ! skeletal muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0003359 name: hypaxial muscle cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the cell number in the thoracic intercostal and abdominal muscles, limb muscles and superficial back muscles, as well as the diaphragm and the tip of the tongue" [PMID:1591996] is_a: VT:0010037 ! muscular system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0003358 ! hypaxial muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0003361 name: circulating gonadotropin level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of the peptide hormones that stimulate gonadal functions such as gametogenesis and sex steroid hormone production in the ovary and the testis" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0005418 ! circulating hormone level [Term] id: VT:0003366 name: circulating glucocorticoid level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of the corticosteroids regulating carbohydrate metabolism and exhibiting anti-inflammatory activity" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0005418 ! circulating hormone level [Term] id: VT:0003369 name: circulating estrogen level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of any substance that causes development of the female reproductive organs and secondary sexual characteristics" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] is_a: VT:0005418 ! circulating hormone level [Term] id: VT:0003372 name: circulating mineralcorticoid level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of corticosteroids that influence water and electrolyte metabolism and balance" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] is_a: VT:0005418 ! circulating hormone level [Term] id: VT:0003375 name: menstrual cycle (sensu H. sapiens) def: "any measurable characteristic related to the recurring cycle in human primates in which the endometrial lining of the uterus prepares for pregnancy and ovulation occurs; if pregnancy does not occur the lining is discharged at menstruation" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0003699 ! female reproductive system physiology [Term] id: VT:0003377 name: onset of menarche def: "characteristic related to the time of onset of menstrual cycles" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0001938 ! time of sexual maturation [Term] id: VT:0003381 name: vitreal fibrous tissue morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the fibrous tissue in the vitreous body of the eye" [MGI:brs "Beverly Richards-Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002699 ! vitreous body morphology [Term] id: VT:0003382 name: tail position def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to carriage of the tail" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001391 ! tail movement [Term] id: VT:0003383 name: gluconeogenesis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the formation of glucose from non-carbohydrates, such as proteins or fat" [J:93896] relationship: part_of VT:0002078 ! glucose homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0003384 name: ventral body wall morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the anterior portion of a human body or the lower surface of an animal body comprised of ectoderm and mesoderm layers that encloses the body cavity" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0003385 ! body wall morphology [Term] id: VT:0003385 name: body wall morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the external portion of an animal body comprised of ectoderm and mesoderm layers that encloses the body cavity" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002085 ! embryonic tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0003387 name: aorta patency def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the openness of the main trunk of the systemic arteries" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "aortic patency" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0007044 ! aorta integrity [Term] id: VT:0003395 name: subclavian artery integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the subclavaian arteries; the right subclavian artery extends from the brachiocephalic artery to the right side of the body, the left subclavian artery extends from the aortic arch to the left side of the body." [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] is_a: VT:0003410 ! artery integrity [Term] id: VT:0003396 name: embryonic hematopoiesis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the development of primarily large, nucleated erythroblasts as well as some megakaryocytes and primitive macrophages occurring in blood islands in the yolk sac, generally occurs from E7-E11 in the mouse and through 10 weeks in humans" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "primitive hematopoiesis" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002086 ! extraembryonic tissue morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002429 ! blood cell morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0003398 name: skeletal muscle size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of one or more of the muscles of the skeleton" [J:94134, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000759 ! skeletal muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0003399 name: skeletal muscle fiber size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the large multinucleated cells that make up the skeletal muscles" [J:94134, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0003084 ! skeletal muscle fiber morphology [Term] id: VT:0003401 name: tail bud size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the size or area of the primordial region of the embryo that arises to form the tail of the adult" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002861 ! tail bud morphology [Term] id: VT:0003402 name: liver weight def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the weight of the bile-secreting exocrine gland" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0000599 ! liver size [Term] id: VT:0003405 name: platelet shape def: "characteristic related to the small, disk-like shape of blood plasma cells derived from megakaryocytes and which function to promote blood clotting" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0000228 ! thrombopoiesis [Term] id: VT:0003407 name: central nervous system regeneration def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of central nervous system tissue to regenerate following injury or disease" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "CNS regeneration" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003633 ! nervous system physiology [Term] id: VT:0003409 name: hypertrophic chondrocyte zone width def: "any measurable characteristic related to the width of the cartilage cell matrix layer" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0000165 ! hypertrophic chondrocyte zone morphology [Term] id: VT:0003410 name: artery integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "arterial integrity" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0000088 ! blood vessel integrity relationship: part_of VT:0002191 ! artery morphology [Term] id: VT:0003412 name: afterhyperpolarization def: "any measurable characteristic related to the currents that follow an action potential and influence firing frequency and neuronal integration" [J:94941, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "AHP" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002272 ! nervous system electrophysiology [Term] id: VT:0003413 name: hair follicle integrity def: "characteristic related to the completeness, soundness, or configuration of the hair follicle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0000375 ! hair follicle structure [Term] id: VT:0003419 name: onset of endochondral bone ossification def: "any measurable characteristic related to the onset of bone formation in bones that form from cartilage" [J:94631, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000060 ! onset of bone ossification [Term] id: VT:0003420 name: onset of intramembranous bone ossification def: "any measurable characteristic related to the onset of bone formation in bones that form without a cartilaginous intermediate including the cranium and clavicle" [J:94631, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000060 ! onset of bone ossification [Term] id: VT:0003421 name: thyroid gland development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the thyroid gland during its formation and differentiation" [J:95017, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0015037 ! gland development [Term] id: VT:0003422 name: thrombolysis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability to break up (lyse) blood clots that are restricting the blood flow" [J:17427, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002551 ! blood coagulation [Term] id: VT:0003424 name: neuronal precursor differentiation def: "characteristic related to the transformation of neuronal precursor cells into neurons" [J:94391, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0006008 ! neurogenesis [Term] id: VT:0003425 name: optic vesicle formation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the formation of the hollow outgrowth from the lateral aspects of the embryonic forebrain from which the retina and optic nerve develop" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001286 ! eye development [Term] id: VT:0003429 name: response to growth hormone def: "any measurable characteristic related to the growth response to exogenous growth hormone" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] is_a: VT:0003638 ! response/metabolism to endogenous compounds [Term] id: VT:0003431 name: parathyroid gland physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the paired endocrine gland that normally produces parathyroid hormone (PTH) that regulates calcium and phosphorous metabolism" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] is_a: VT:0002164 ! gland physiology [Term] id: VT:0003437 name: carotid body morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of a small epithelioid structure consisting of a small cluster of chemoreceptive and supporting cells located near the bifurcation of the common carotid artery that serves as a chemoreceptive organ that senses the pH, carbon dioxide, and oxygen concentrations in the blood and plays a crucial role in their homeostatic control" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001001 ! chemoreceptor morphology [Term] id: VT:0003439 name: glycerol level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of this molecule, the backbone of lipids, which is important for gluconeogenesis during starvation" [J:95278, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001547 ! lipid level [Term] id: VT:0003442 name: circulating glycerol level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of glycerol in the blood" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0003439 ! glycerol level is_a: VT:0003949 ! circulating lipid level [Term] id: VT:0003444 name: neurotransmitter uptake def: "any measurable characteristic related to the reabsorption of endogenous signaling molecules normally taken in by neurons that alter the behavior of neurons or effector cells" [J:95639, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002204 ! neurotransmitter level [Term] id: VT:0003446 name: kidney cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the cell number in the kidney" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0010035 ! urinary system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0002706 ! kidney size [Term] id: VT:0003449 name: intestinal goblet cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the unicellular mucin-secreting glands of the intestine" [J:95282, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000511 ! intestinal mucosa morphology [Term] id: VT:0003450 name: pancreas size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the pancreas" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001944 ! pancreas morphology [Term] id: VT:0003452 name: parotid gland morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of either of the largest of the major salivary glands situated below and in front of each ear and opening into the parotid duct" [J:94478, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0003792 ! major salivary gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0003453 name: keratinocyte physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the cells of the epidermis that produce keratin" [J:94860, MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005501 ! skin physiology [Term] id: VT:0003455 name: response to induced retinal damage def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the development of pathological changes in the retina due to chemical or mechanical agents" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0001325 ! retina morphology [Term] id: VT:0003456 name: tail size alt_id: VT:0005080 def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the appendage at the caudal end of the vertebral column" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002111 ! tail morphology [Term] id: VT:0003457 name: circulating ketone body level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of acetoacetate, 3-hydroxybutyrate and acteone in the blood; produced by fatty acid and carbohydrate metabolism and seen in conditions such as starvation and diabetes mellitus" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0003949 ! circulating lipid level [Term] id: VT:0003461 name: response to novel object def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the reaction upon exposure to an object not previously encountered" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "response to new object" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003107 ! response to novelty [Term] id: VT:0003462 name: response to novel odor def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the reaction upon exposure to smell not previously encountered" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "response to new odor" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0003107 ! response to novelty [Term] id: VT:0003463 name: single cell response def: "any measurable characteristic related to the response from a specific stimulus obtained upon extra- or intracellular recordings from single cells" [MGI:Nmice "Neuromice Consortium Submission", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002272 ! nervous system electrophysiology [Term] id: VT:0003464 name: single cell response threshold def: "any measurable characteristic related to the value at which a stimulus first elicits a recordable response recorded in a single cell" [MGI:Nmice "Neuromice Consortium Submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0003463 ! single cell response [Term] id: VT:0003467 name: single cell response intensity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the value for changes in the degree of de- or hyperpolarization or number of action potentials in response to a specific stimulus recorded in a single cell" [MGI:Nmice "Neuromice Consortium Submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0003463 ! single cell response [Term] id: VT:0003470 name: summary potential def: "any measurable characteristic related to the electrophysiological recording of the activity of several cells" [MGI:Nmice "Neuromice Consortium Submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0002272 ! nervous system electrophysiology [Term] id: VT:0003471 name: summary potential threshold def: "any measurable characteristic related to the value at which a stimulus first elicits a recordable response recorded in several cells or a tissue slice" [MGI:Nmice "Neuromice Consortium Submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0003470 ! summary potential [Term] id: VT:0003474 name: summary potential intensity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the value for changes in the degree of de- or hyperpolarization or number of action potentials in response to a specific stimulus recorded in several cells or a tissue slice" [MGI:Nmice "Neuromice Consortium Submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0003470 ! summary potential [Term] id: VT:0003477 name: nerve fiber response def: "any measurable characteristic related to the electrophysiological recordings from a single or several nerve fiber(s)" [MGI:Nmice "Neuromice Consortium Submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0002272 ! nervous system electrophysiology [Term] id: VT:0003478 name: nerve fiber response threshold def: "any measurable characteristic related to the value at which a stimulus first elicits a recordable response recorded in a single or several nerve fiber(s)" [MGI:Nmice "Neuromice Consortium Submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0003477 ! nerve fiber response [Term] id: VT:0003479 name: nerve fiber response intensity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the value for changes in the degree of de- or hyperpolarization or number of action potentials in response to a specific stimulus recorded in a single or several nerve fiber(s)" [MGI:Nmice "Neuromice Consortium Submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0003477 ! nerve fiber response [Term] id: VT:0003484 name: channel response alt_id: VT:0002203 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the electrophysiological recordings from ion channels" [MGI:Nmice "Neuromice Consortium Submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0002272 ! nervous system electrophysiology relationship: part_of VT:0003635 ! synaptic transmission [Term] id: VT:0003485 name: channel response threshold def: "any measurable characteristic related to the value at which a stimulus first elicits a recordable response recorded from ion channels" [MGI:Nmice "Neuromice Consortium Submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0003484 ! channel response [Term] id: VT:0003486 name: channel response intensity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the degree of de- or hyperpolarization or number of action potentials in response to a specific stimulus recorded from ion channels" [MGI:Nmice "Neuromice Consortium Submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0003484 ! channel response [Term] id: VT:0003491 name: voluntary movement def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to coordinated movements executed with a purpose that can be improved by learning and/or experience" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0002066 ! motor capabilities/coordination/movement [Term] id: VT:0003492 name: involuntary movement def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to movements that occur independent of planning (e.g. reflexive behavior)" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002066 ! motor capabilities/coordination/movement [Term] id: VT:0003497 name: response to parathyroid hormone def: "any measurable characteristic related to the effects on calcium homeostasis in response to endogenous or exogenous hormone" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] is_a: VT:0003638 ! response/metabolism to endogenous compounds [Term] id: VT:0003498 name: thyroid gland cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of cells in the endocrine gland located in the front and to the sides of the upper part of the trachea and which secretes thyroid hormone and calcitonin" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] is_a: VT:0010036 ! endocrine/exocrine system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0005355 ! thyroid gland size [Term] id: VT:0003501 name: iodide oxidation def: "any measurable characteristic related to thyroid function in oxidation and organification of iodide" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0002876 ! thyroid physiology [Term] id: VT:0003506 name: growth hormone secretion def: "any measurable characteristic related to the secretion of growth hormone" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] is_a: VT:0001746 ! pituitary secretion [Term] id: VT:0003507 name: ovary physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the ovarian follicle for the production of female germ cells or the endocrine cells for the production of estrogen and progesterone" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] is_a: VT:0005647 ! sex gland physiology [Term] id: VT:0003508 name: circulating dihydrotestosterone level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of this potent androgenic metabolite of testosterone" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] synonym: "circulating level of stanolone" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005418 ! circulating hormone level [Term] id: VT:0003511 name: labium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the folds of skin which form the inner lips (labia minora) and outer lips (labia majora) on both sides of the vaginal opening" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0003126 ! vulva morphology [Term] id: VT:0003512 name: labia size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the folds of skin which form the inner lips (labia minora) and outer lips (labia majora) on both sides of the vaginal opening" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0003511 ! labium morphology [Term] id: VT:0003514 name: interlabial sulcus def: "any measurable characteristic related to the presence of grooves or furrows in the folds of skin between the labia on both sides of the vaginal opening" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0003511 ! labium morphology [Term] id: VT:0003515 name: labia majora morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the folds of skin which form the outer lips (labia majora) on both sides of the vaginal opening" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] is_a: VT:0003511 ! labium morphology [Term] id: VT:0003517 name: labia majora size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the folds of skin which form the outer lips (labia majora) on both sides of the vaginal opening" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] is_a: VT:0003512 ! labia size relationship: part_of VT:0003515 ! labia majora morphology [Term] id: VT:0003519 name: labia majora shape def: "any measurable characteristic related to the appearance of the folds of skin which form the outer lips (labia majora) on both sides of the vaginal opening" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0003515 ! labia majora morphology [Term] id: VT:0003520 name: labia minora morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the folds of skin which form the inner lips (labia minora) on both sides of the vaginal opening" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] is_a: VT:0003511 ! labium morphology [Term] id: VT:0003522 name: labia minora size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the folds of skin which form the inner lips (labia minora) on both sides of the vaginal opening" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] is_a: VT:0003512 ! labia size relationship: part_of VT:0003520 ! labia minora morphology [Term] id: VT:0003524 name: labia minora shape def: "any measurable characteristic related to the appearance of the folds of skin which form the inner lips (labia minora) on both sides of the vaginal opening" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0003520 ! labia minora morphology [Term] id: VT:0003528 name: vulva size def: "characteristics related to the physical dimensions of the external genitalia of the female" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0003126 ! vulva morphology [Term] id: VT:0003529 name: clitoris size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the small, erectile body located at the anterior end of the vulva" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0003127 ! clitoris morphology [Term] id: VT:0003531 name: vagina development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the female reproductive canal located between the uterus and the vulva during its formation and differentiation" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003936 ! reproductive system development [Term] id: VT:0003538 name: hymen development def: "characteristic related to the morphogenesis of the thin membrane which may partially occlude the opening of the vagina; often absent in normal females" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0003531 ! vagina development [Term] id: VT:0003553 name: foreskin morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the loose fold of skin that covers the penis" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] synonym: "prepuce morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005187 ! penis morphology [Term] id: VT:0003562 name: pancreatic beta cell physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the insulin-producing cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002693 ! pancreas physiology [Term] id: VT:0003563 name: pancreatic alpha cell physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the glucagon-producing cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002693 ! pancreas physiology [Term] id: VT:0003564 name: insulin secretion def: "any measurable characteristic related to the release of this hormone secreted by beta cells of the pancreas, that promotes glucose utilization, protein synthesis, and the formation and storage of neutral lipids" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002694 ! pancreas secretion relationship: part_of VT:0003562 ! pancreatic beta cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0003565 name: glucagon secretion def: "any measurable characteristic related to the release of this hormone secreted by the alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans; it normally plays a role in regulation of blood glucose concentration, ketone metabolism, and other biochemical and physiological processes" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002694 ! pancreas secretion relationship: part_of VT:0003563 ! pancreatic alpha cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0003566 name: cell adhesion def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of a cell to adhere to another cell or to a non-cellular component of the environment" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005621 ! cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0003568 name: uterine lumen morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the opening or lumen of the uterus" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0001120 ! uterus morphology [Term] id: VT:0003572 name: uterus development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the female muscular organ of gestation during its formation and differentiation" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003936 ! reproductive system development [Term] id: VT:0003574 name: oviduct morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the tube through which the ova pass from the ovary to the uterus" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "fallopian tube morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001119 ! female reproductive system morphology [Term] id: VT:0003576 name: oviduct size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the tube through which the ova pass from the ovary to the uterus due to decreased cell number" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "fallopian tube size" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003574 ! oviduct morphology [Term] id: VT:0003582 name: ovary development def: "measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the female reproductive gland containing the germ cells during its formation and development" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] is_a: VT:0015037 ! gland development relationship: part_of VT:0003936 ! reproductive system development [Term] id: VT:0003585 name: ureter size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the tube that conducts the urine from the renal pelvis to the bladder" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0000534 ! ureter morphology [Term] id: VT:0003588 name: ureter width def: "any measurable characteristic related to the width of the tube that conducts the urine from the renal pelvis to the bladder" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003585 ! ureter size [Term] id: VT:0003589 name: ureter physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the tube that conducts the urine from the renal pelvis to the urinary bladder" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0005502 ! urinary system physiology [Term] id: VT:0003592 name: urethra width def: "any measurable characteristic related to the width of the canal that leads from the bladder and discharges urine externally" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003594 ! urethra size [Term] id: VT:0003594 name: urethra size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the canal that leads from the bladder and discharges urine externally" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0000537 ! urethra morphology [Term] id: VT:0003599 name: penis size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the organ of copulation and urination in the male" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0005187 ! penis morphology [Term] id: VT:0003606 name: kidney tubular physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the tubules of the kidney" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman", RGD:DHM "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0002136 ! kidney physiology [Term] id: VT:0003607 name: prostate physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the gland in males that secretes part of the seminal fluid" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0005647 ! sex gland physiology relationship: part_of VT:0003698 ! male reproductive system physiology [Term] id: VT:0003610 name: scrotum cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of cells in the external sac of skin that encloses the testes" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] is_a: VT:0010033 ! reproductive system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0001150 ! scrotum size [Term] id: VT:0003613 name: kidney medulla development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the inner portion of the kidney during its formation and differentiation" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000527 ! kidney development [Term] id: VT:0003617 name: urinary bladder cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of cells comprising the urinary bladder" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] is_a: VT:0010035 ! urinary system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0000538 ! urinary bladder morphology [Term] id: VT:0003618 name: cervical opening size def: "characteristics related to the physical dimensions of the cervical opening" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0001135 ! cervix morphology [Term] id: VT:0003619 name: urine color def: "any measurable characteristic related to the coloration of the urine" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0001757 ! urine chemistry [Term] id: VT:0003620 name: urine output def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of urine excreted" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0001756 ! urine production [Term] id: VT:0003626 name: kidney medulla cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the cell number of the inner portion of the kidney consisting of the renal pyramids" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] is_a: VT:0003446 ! kidney cell number relationship: part_of VT:0003014 ! kidney medulla morphology [Term] id: VT:0003627 name: lymphocyte rolling def: "characteristic related to the number or velocity of lymphocytes rolling along the luminal aspects of high endothelial venules" [J:95656, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003156 ! lymphocyte migration/homing [Term] id: VT:0003628 name: lymphocyte adhesion def: "characteristic related to the process by which lymphocytes adhere to the luminal aspects of high endothelial venules prior to transmigration out of the vessel" [J:95656, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "lymphocyte firm adhesion" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003156 ! lymphocyte migration/homing [Term] id: VT:0003629 name: lymphocyte transmigration def: "characteristic related to the number of or process by which lymphocytes cross out of high endothelial venules into the surrounding tissue" [J:95656, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003156 ! lymphocyte migration/homing [Term] id: VT:0003630 name: urothelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the mucus lining in organs of the urinary tract, consisting in the bladder of three to seven cell layers" [J:95622, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000516 ! urinary system morphology [Term] id: VT:0003632 name: nervous system morphology alt_id: VT:0000769 alt_id: VT:0000957 alt_id: VT:0002153 alt_id: VT:0002157 alt_id: VT:0002170 alt_id: VT:0002171 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape structure, color, or pattern of the components of the system responsible for receiving and processing information about an organism's environment and controlling behavior" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] synonym: "central nervous system morphology" NARROW [] synonym: "peripheral nervous system morphology" NARROW [] xref: GO:0007417 xref: MGI:2173613 xref: MGI:2173617 is_a: VT:1000781 ! nervous system trait [Term] id: VT:0003633 name: nervous system physiology alt_id: VT:0000945 alt_id: VT:0001887 alt_id: VT:0001910 alt_id: VT:0001918 alt_id: VT:0002155 alt_id: VT:0002158 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the components of the system responsible for receiving and processing information about an organism's environment and controlling behavior" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] synonym: "brain function" NARROW [] synonym: "central nervous system physiology" NARROW [] synonym: "peripheral nervous system physiology" NARROW [] xref: MGI:2173615 xref: MGI:2173618 is_a: VT:1000781 ! nervous system trait [Term] id: VT:0003634 name: glia morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the non-neuronal cells of the nervous system that form the myelin insulation of nervous pathways, guide neuronal migration during development, and exchange metabolites with neurons" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0003632 ! nervous system morphology [Term] id: VT:0003635 name: synaptic transmission alt_id: VT:0002202 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the communication from a neuron to a target across a synapse" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "neurotransmission" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003633 ! nervous system physiology [Term] id: VT:0003637 name: cochlear ganglion cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the numbers of the group of nerve cell bodies that convey auditory sensation from the organ of Corti to the hindbrain and reside on the cochlear part of the vestibulocochlear nerve (eighth cranial nerve)" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "spiral ganglion cell number" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0010031 ! nervous system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0002855 ! cochlear ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0003638 name: response/metabolism to endogenous compounds def: "characteristic related to the ability to metabolize or respond to substances normally present in the body" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002121 ! metabolism [Term] id: VT:0003639 name: response to vitamins def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability to respond to or metabolize a group of organic substances that are required in trace amounts for the normal metabolic homeostasis of the body" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "metabolism of vitamins" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0003638 ! response/metabolism to endogenous compounds relationship: part_of VT:0004019 ! vitamin homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0003641 name: lung size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the lung" [J:95332, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0001175 ! lung morphology [Term] id: VT:0003646 name: muscle fatigue def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process of muscle exhaustion following contraction" [J:96306, RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] synonym: "muscle fatigability" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology [Term] id: VT:0003647 name: oligodendrocyte number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of the neuroglia of the central nervous system that form the insulating myelin sheath of axons in the CNS" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0000953 ! oligodendrocyte morphology [Term] id: VT:0003648 name: radial glial cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the supporting cells of the developing central nervous system that guide neuronal migration during development and exchange metabolites with developing and migrating neurons; these cells differentiate into astrocytes and some neuronal types in the adult" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000952 ! central nervous system glia morphology relationship: part_of VT:0006008 ! neurogenesis [Term] id: VT:0003650 name: kidney shape def: "any measurable characteristic related to the characteristic form of the kidney" [J:67732, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002135 ! kidney morphology [Term] id: VT:0003651 name: axon outgrowth def: "characteristic related to the ability of an axon to extend from a neuron cell body" [J:96121, MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0006008 ! neurogenesis [Term] id: VT:0003652 name: skin turgor def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the skin to resist deformation; influential factors include dehydration and age" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001191 ! skin condition [Term] id: VT:0003656 name: erythrocyte physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the cells in the blood that carry oxygen, red blood cells" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0100017 ! circulatory system physiology [Term] id: VT:0003658 name: capillary integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness minute blood vessels that connect arterioles and venules" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] is_a: VT:0000088 ! blood vessel integrity relationship: part_of VT:0000087 ! capillary morphology [Term] id: VT:0003659 name: lymph circulation def: "characteristic related to the flow of the lymph from the tissues into the veins of the circulatory system" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001790 ! immune system physiology [Term] id: VT:0003661 name: locus ceruleus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the dense cluster of neurons within the dorsorostral pons; it is the major location of neurons that release norepinephrine throughout the brain, and is responsible for physiological responses to stress and panic" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition", J:96328] relationship: part_of VT:0000848 ! pons morphology [Term] id: VT:0003662 name: epiphyseal plate proliferative zone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the germinal layer of the epiphyseal plate where cells are actively dividing as well as producing extracellular matrix" [J:96254, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000164 ! cartilage development relationship: part_of VT:0003055 ! epiphyseal plate morphology [Term] id: VT:0003663 name: thermosensation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to sense or display a preference for a given temperature" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "thermal preference" NARROW [] is_a: VT:0002067 ! sensory capabilities/reflexes/nociception [Term] id: VT:0003666 name: sperm capacitation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the change undergone by spermatozoa in the female genital tract that enables them to penetrate and fertilize an egg" [J:96669, MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003698 ! male reproductive system physiology [Term] id: VT:0003668 name: periodontal ligament morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the fibrous connective tissue that surrounds the root of a tooth, separating it from and attaching it to the alveolar bone; normally extends from the base of the gingival mucosa to the fundus of the bony socket, and its main function is to hold the tooth in its socket" [J:66512, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002100 ! tooth morphology [Term] id: VT:0003670 name: glomerular capsule size def: "any characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the expanded beginning of a nephron that contains the glomerulus" [J:91499, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "Bowman's capsule size" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002828 ! glomerular capsule morphology [Term] id: VT:0003671 name: eyelid aperture def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the distance from the upper eyelid to the lower eyelid" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "eyelid opening" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001340 ! eyelid morphology [Term] id: VT:0003672 name: ureter development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the tube that conducts the urine from the renal pelvis to the bladder during its formation and differentiation" [J:96485, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000534 ! ureter morphology relationship: part_of VT:0003942 ! urinary system development [Term] id: VT:0003673 name: inguinal canal morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the passage in the lower abdominal wall through which the spermatic cord in the male or the round ligament in the female, nerves and vessels pass from the pelvic cavity to the scrotum or labia majora, respectively" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0002160 ! reproductive system morphology [Term] id: VT:0003674 name: oxidative stress def: "any measurable characteristic related to the condition characterized by an accumulation of free radical groups in the body, which creates a potentially unstable and damaging cellular environment linked to tissue damage, accelerated aging, and degenerative disease; can result from many factors, including exposure to alcohol, medications, poor nutrition, trauma, cold or toxins; may be indicated by low antioxidant levels measured in blood plasma" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0003186 ! redox activity [Term] id: VT:0003677 name: ear lobe morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the soft tissue at the base of the outer ear; consists of fat and fibrous tissue not reinforced by the auricular cartilage" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0002177 ! outer ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0003679 name: ear lobe size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the ear lobes" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0003677 ! ear lobe morphology [Term] id: VT:0003684 name: inferior olivary complex morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the capsule-shaped structure in the ventral medulla located just lateral and dorsal to the medullary pyramids; neurons in the inferior olivary nucleus are the source of climbing fiber input to the cerebellar cortex and have been implicated in various functions, such as learning and timing of movements" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] synonym: "inferior olivary nucleus morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "inferior olive morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "oliva morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000846 ! medulla oblongata morphology [Term] id: VT:0003685 name: cardiac ganglion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the parasympathetic ganglia of the cardiac plexus between the arch of the aorta and the bifurcation of the pulmonary artery" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "Wrisberg ganglia morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001034 ! parasympathetic ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0003686 name: eye muscle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the muscles of the eye" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002092 ! eye morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002108 ! muscular system morphology [Term] id: VT:0003687 name: intraocular muscle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of any of the smooth muscles within the eye" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] is_a: VT:0000767 ! smooth muscle morphology is_a: VT:0003686 ! eye muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0003689 name: ability to move the eye muscles def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the voluntary movement of the muscles that control eye movement" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000753 ! ability to move relationship: part_of VT:0001389 ! eye movement relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology [Term] id: VT:0003690 name: glial cell physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of non-neuronal cells of the central nervous system that form the myelin insulation of nervous pathways, guide neuronal migration during development, and exchange metabolites with neurons" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "glial cell function" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003633 ! nervous system physiology [Term] id: VT:0003691 name: microglial cell physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the activity of the small neuroglial cells, possibly of mesodermal origin, which may become phagocytic, in areas of neural damage or inflammation" [MGI:hdene "Howard Dene, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0003690 ! glial cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0003693 name: embryo hatching def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the embryo to break out of the zona pellucida, the thick solid transparent outer membrane that surrounds the developing ovum and embryo prior to implantation" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005380 ! embryogenesis trait [Term] id: VT:0003696 name: zona pellucida morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the thick solid transparent outer membrane that surrounds the developing ovum and embryo prior to implantation" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001131 ! ovarian follicle morphology [Term] id: VT:0003698 name: male reproductive system physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the male organs associated with producing offspring" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001919 ! reproductive system physiology [Term] id: VT:0003699 name: female reproductive system physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the female organs associated with producing offspring" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0001919 ! reproductive system physiology [Term] id: VT:0003701 name: level of sister chromatid exchange def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of crossovers between sister chromatids during meiosis" [J:97667, MGI:hdene "Howard Dene, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001930 ! meiosis [Term] id: VT:0003702 name: chromosome morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure or pattern of the (of the compact, intertwined molecules of DNA found in the nucleus which carry genetic information" [MGI:hdene "Howard Dene, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003111 ! nucleus morphology [Term] id: VT:0003703 name: vestibulocochlear ganglion morphology alt_id: VT:0001090 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the group of neuron cell bodies associated with the eighth cranial nerve during embryogenesis; splits in later development to form the cochlear and vestibular ganglia" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "spiral ganglion morphology" NARROW [] synonym: "vestibular cochlear ganglion morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003861 ! nervous system development [Term] id: VT:0003704 name: hair follicle development def: "any measurable characteristic related to the development of the epidermis from which the hair shaft develops" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0015038 ! coat/hair development [Term] id: VT:0003705 name: hypodermis morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the innermost and thickest layer of the skin composed of loose connective tissue containing adipocytes" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002096 ! skin morphology [Term] id: VT:0003706 name: nucleus number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of the membrane-bounded organelles of eukaryotic cells in which chromosomes are housed and replicated within a cell" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "nucleus count" EXACT [] xref: GO:0005634 relationship: part_of VT:0003111 ! nucleus morphology [Term] id: VT:0003713 name: ear rotation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the orientation of the outer ears in relation to the anterior-posterior body axis, does not refer to the point of emergence on the head" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0002177 ! outer ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0003717 name: skin color def: "any measurable characteristic related to the degree of paleness or darkness of the skin" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001191 ! skin condition [Term] id: VT:0003719 name: pericyte integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the connective tissue cells that occurs around capillaries or other small blood vessels" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] relationship: part_of VT:0000088 ! blood vessel integrity [Term] id: VT:0003720 name: neural tube closure def: "characteristic related to the invagination and fusion of the neuroepithelial layer in early development" [J:99099, MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002151 ! neural tube morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0003722 name: ureter number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of tubes that conduct the urine from the renal pelvis to the bladder" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000534 ! ureter morphology [Term] id: VT:0003723 name: long bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the several elongated bones of the extremities" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002115 ! skeleton extremities morphology [Term] id: VT:0003726 name: autoantibody level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the level of antibodies to self-antigens present in the sera" [MGI:acv "Alicia Valenzuela, Genetic Resources Curator", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005005 ! self tolerance [Term] id: VT:0003727 name: retinal layer morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of any of the layers that make up the retina" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001325 ! retina morphology [Term] id: VT:0003728 name: retinal photoreceptor layer morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the photoreceptor layer" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0006069 ! retinal neuronal layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0003729 name: photoreceptor outer segment morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the photoreceptor layer which contains stacks of membranous discs that are rich in the visual pigment rhodopsin" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001004 ! retinal photoreceptor morphology [Term] id: VT:0003730 name: photoreceptor inner segment morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the photoreceptor layer which contains the machinery of the cell (mitochondria, golgi, endoplasmic reticulum, etc)" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0001004 ! retinal photoreceptor morphology [Term] id: VT:0003731 name: retinal outer nuclear layer morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the retinal layer that contains the nuclei and cell bodies of rods and cones" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0006069 ! retinal neuronal layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0003732 name: retinal outer plexiform layer morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the retinal layer that is the site of synapses between the rods and cones (axons) and the horizontal and bipolar cells (dendrites)" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0006069 ! retinal neuronal layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0003733 name: retinal inner nuclear layer morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the retinal layer which contains the cell bodies of bipolar, horizontal, and amacrine cells" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0006069 ! retinal neuronal layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0003734 name: retinal inner plexiform layer morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the retinal cell layer where bipolar and amacrine cell axons synapse with ganglion cell dendrites" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0006069 ! retinal neuronal layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0003737 name: outer ear cartilage morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the cartilage of the outer ear" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0002177 ! outer ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0003739 name: middle ear ossicle size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the three small bones of the middle ear" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0005105 ! middle ear ossicle morphology [Term] id: VT:0003743 name: facial morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the face" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0000432 ! head morphology [Term] id: VT:0003744 name: orofacial morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the oral cavities of the face" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0003743 ! facial morphology [Term] id: VT:0003745 name: mouth mucosa morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the mucus-secreting tissue that lines the oral cavity" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] synonym: "mucosal lining of the mouth" EXACT [] synonym: "oral mucosa morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000452 ! mouth morphology [Term] id: VT:0003749 name: mouth shape def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the external shape of the mouth" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000452 ! mouth morphology [Term] id: VT:0003755 name: palate morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the roof of the mouth in vertebrates formed anteriorly by a bony projection of the upper jaw (hard palate) and posteriorly by the fold of connective tissue (soft palate)" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0000452 ! mouth morphology [Term] id: VT:0003756 name: hard palate morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the anterior part of the palate that is supported by and includes the palatal extensions of the maxillary and palatine bones" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003755 ! palate morphology [Term] id: VT:0003759 name: palate width def: "any measurable characteristic related to the width of the roof of the oral cavity" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0003755 ! palate morphology [Term] id: VT:0003760 name: palate length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of the roof of the oral cavity" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0003755 ! palate morphology [Term] id: VT:0003762 name: immune organ physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of the organs of the immune system" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001790 ! immune system physiology [Term] id: VT:0003764 name: palate depth def: "any measurable characteristic related to the average distance of the deepest point in the midline of the palate relative to the midline point on the anterior crest of the alveolar gum pad ridge" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0003755 ! palate morphology [Term] id: VT:0003769 name: lip morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the fleshy margins of the mouth" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0003744 ! orofacial morphology [Term] id: VT:0003771 name: lip shape def: "characteristic related to the form or contours of the fleshy margins of the mouth" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003769 ! lip morphology [Term] id: VT:0003784 name: lip vermillion border thickness def: "any measurable characteristic related to the thickness of the line between the lip and the facial skin around the mouth" [NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0003769 ! lip morphology [Term] id: VT:0003786 name: onset of aging def: "any measurable characteristic related to the occurrence of the normal signs of aging" [J:97764, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0100004 ! development trait [Term] id: VT:0003788 name: interferon physiology def: "characteristic related to the cellular release of any of the cytokines produced by T cells, fibroblasts and other cells in response to a challenge by a foreign agents such as viruses, bacteria, parasites and tumor cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:hdene "Howard Dene, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005049 ! cytokine physiology [Term] id: VT:0003791 name: minor salivary gland morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the smaller, largely mucus-secreting, exocrine glands of the oral cavity, consisting of the labial, buccal, molar, lingual, and palatine glands" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000613 ! salivary gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0003792 name: major salivary gland morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the three largest glands of the oral cavity that secrete most of the saliva, including the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000613 ! salivary gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0003793 name: submandibular gland morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of either of the large major salivary glands situated beneath the mandible" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0003792 ! major salivary gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0003794 name: onset of somite formation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the onset of the induction and/or formation of the somites" [J:99723, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001688 ! somite development [Term] id: VT:0003795 name: bone structure def: "characteristic related to the composite material or the layered arrangement of the bony endoskeleton of the body" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0005508 ! skeletal system morphology [Term] id: VT:0003796 name: cortical bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the superficial thin layer of compact bone" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0003797 ! compact bone morphology [Term] id: VT:0003797 name: compact bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the outer layers of solid, hard bone that covers spongy bone; consists of parallel osteons containing mineral deposits and interstitial lamellae" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:hdene "Howard Dene, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "dense bone morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "lamellar bone morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003795 ! bone structure [Term] id: VT:0003798 name: Harderian gland pigmentation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the deposition or aggregation of coloring matter in the sebaceous gland located behind the eyeball in the orbit that excretes fluid that facilitates movement of the third eyelid" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0001186 ! pigmentation trait relationship: part_of VT:0005248 ! Harderian gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0003799 name: macrophage migration def: "characteristic related to the ability of macrophages to move up a chemotactic gradient" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005495 ! macrophage recruitment [Term] id: VT:0003800 name: digit count def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of digits" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002110 ! digit morphology [Term] id: VT:0003801 name: histocompatibility locus def: "characteristic related to the parental type of histocompatibility" [MGI:mberry "Melissa Berry, Genetics Resources Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001790 ! immune system physiology [Term] id: VT:0003802 name: class I histocompatibility locus def: "characteristic related to the parental type of class I histocompatibility" [MGI:mberry "Melissa Berry, Genetics Resources Curator"] is_a: VT:0003801 ! histocompatibility locus [Term] id: VT:0003803 name: class II histocompatibility locus def: "characteristic related to the parental type of class II histocompatibility" [MGI:mberry "Melissa Berry, Genetics Resources Curator"] is_a: VT:0003801 ! histocompatibility locus [Term] id: VT:0003804 name: minor histocompatibility locus def: "characteristic related to the parental type of minor histocompatibility" [MGI:mberry "Melissa Berry, Genetics Resources Curator"] is_a: VT:0003801 ! histocompatibility locus [Term] id: VT:0003805 name: histocompatibility-related locus def: "characteristic related to the parental type of a histocompatibility-related locus" [MGI:mberry "Melissa Berry, Genetics Resources Curator"] is_a: VT:0003801 ! histocompatibility locus [Term] id: VT:0003806 name: nucleotide metabolism def: "characteristic related to the regulation of nucleotide levels in either production or breakdown of these structural components of nucleic acids" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0002121 ! metabolism [Term] id: VT:0003809 name: hair shaft morphology alt_id: VT:0002854 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the cuticle, and/or cortex and/or medulla of a hair" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000367 ! coat/hair morphology [Term] id: VT:0003810 name: hair cuticle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the thin, smooth and glossy outer protective cell layer of hair shaft" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003809 ! hair shaft morphology [Term] id: VT:0003811 name: hair cortex morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the spindle shaped cells of the hair shaft that contains keratin fibrils and matrix" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003809 ! hair shaft morphology [Term] id: VT:0003812 name: hair medulla morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the hair medullary cell formation and arrangement of the innermost core of the hair shaft" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003809 ! hair shaft morphology [Term] id: VT:0003813 name: dermal papilla morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the specialized group of mesenchymal cells necessary for initiation of follicle development" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002076 ! hair follicle structure/orientation [Term] id: VT:0003815 name: hair number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total number of hairs" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "amount of hair" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0001510 ! coat appearance relationship: part_of VT:0002073 ! hair growth [Term] id: VT:0003816 name: pituitary gland development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the pituitary gland during its formation and differentiation" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0015037 ! gland development [Term] id: VT:0003817 name: Rathke's pouch morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the pouch of ectoderm that grows out from the upper surface of the embryonic stomodeum and gives rise to the anterior and intermediate lobes of the pituitary gland" [J:51160, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "Rathke's pocket morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003816 ! pituitary gland development [Term] id: VT:0003818 name: eye muscle development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the muscles of the eye during their formation and differentiation" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000733 ! muscular system development relationship: part_of VT:0001286 ! eye development [Term] id: VT:0003825 name: pillar cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the supporting cells that form the inner and outer walls of the tunnel in the organ of Corti" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0004300 ! organ of Corti supporting cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0003826 name: Mullerian duct morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the transient embryonic tubes that empty into the cloaca and in the female develop into the oviducts, uterus, and vagina" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "Muller duct morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003936 ! reproductive system development [Term] id: VT:0003827 name: Wolffian duct morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the transient embryonic tubes that empty into the cloaca and degenerate in the male" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0003936 ! reproductive system development [Term] id: VT:0003829 name: febrile response def: "any measurable characteristic related to the febrile response to exogenous or endogenous pyrogens" [J:70534, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001777 ! body temperature regulation [Term] id: VT:0003830 name: testes development def: "characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the male reproductive gland containing the germ cells during its formation and differentiation" [J:100020, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0015037 ! gland development relationship: part_of VT:0003936 ! reproductive system development [Term] id: VT:0003833 name: number of satellite cells def: "characteristic related to the number of unfused cells in muscle that play a role in muscle regeneration" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000759 ! skeletal muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0003834 name: adrenergic chromaffin cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the cells responsible for epinephrine and norepinephrine secretion" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000639 ! adrenal gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0003838 name: milk ejection def: "any measurable characteristic related to the milk ejection reflex in response to suckling or milking during lactation" [J:36926, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001882 ! lactation [Term] id: VT:0003839 name: insulin clearance def: "any measurable characteristic related to the rate at which insulin is removed from the blood stream" [J:99786, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002078 ! glucose homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0003840 name: coronal suture morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the articulation between the parietal bones and the frontal bone" [ISBN:0-8036-0655-9 "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "frontoparietal suture morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002835 ! cranial suture morphology [Term] id: VT:0003841 name: lambdoidal suture morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the parietal bones and the occipital bone" [ISBN:0-8036-0655-9 "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "occipital suture morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "occipitoparietal suture morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002835 ! cranial suture morphology [Term] id: VT:0003842 name: metopic suture morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the articulation of the frontal bone from the sagittal suture to the root of the nose" [ISBN:0-8036-0655-9 "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "frontal suture morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "mediofrontal suture morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002835 ! cranial suture morphology [Term] id: VT:0003843 name: sagittal suture morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the articulation between the parietal bones" [ISBN:0-8036-0655-9 "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "interparietal suture morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "longitudinal suture morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "parietal suture morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002835 ! cranial suture morphology [Term] id: VT:0003844 name: squamo-parietal suture morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the articulation of the squamous portion of the temporal bones with the parietal bones" [ISBN:0-8036-0655-9 "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0002835 ! cranial suture morphology [Term] id: VT:0003847 name: lens bow organization def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the arrangement of the area where the lens epithelium pushes into the lens proper and forms new lens fibers" [MGI:brs "Beverly Richards-Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0001303 ! lens morphology [Term] id: VT:0003850 name: thymocyte activation/response def: "characteristic related to the process of producing activated thymocytes from naive thymocytes" [MGI:mberry "Melissa Berry, Genetics Resources Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001819 ! immune cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0003853 name: skin moisture level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of moisture in the skin" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001191 ! skin condition [Term] id: VT:0003854 name: forelimb stylopod morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the proximal element of the developing forelimb that will give rise to the humerus" [PMID:12560810] is_a: VT:0006279 ! limb development [Term] id: VT:0003855 name: forelimb zeugopod morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the distal elements of the developing forelimb that will give rise to the radius and ulna" [PMID:12560810] is_a: VT:0006279 ! limb development [Term] id: VT:0003856 name: hindlimb stylopod morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the proximal element of the developing hindlimb that will give rise to the femur" [PMID:12560810] is_a: VT:0006279 ! limb development [Term] id: VT:0003857 name: hindlimb zeugopod morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the distal elements of the developing hindlimb that will give rise to the tibia and fibula" [PMID:12560810] is_a: VT:0006279 ! limb development [Term] id: VT:0003859 name: Harderian gland physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the sebaceous gland located behind the eyeball in the orbit that secretes lipids, porphyrins, and indoles such as melatonin" [J:44727, MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002164 ! gland physiology [Term] id: VT:0003860 name: carbon dioxide level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of CO2 in the blood, alveoli or other tissues" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003948 ! gas homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0003861 name: nervous system development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the components of the nervous system during their formation and differentiation" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0100009 ! organ system development is_a: VT:1000781 ! nervous system trait [Term] id: VT:0003864 name: midbrain development def: "characteristic related to the formation or patterning of the part of the brainstem developing from the middle of the three primary cerebral vesicles of the embryo" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000913 ! brain development [Term] id: VT:0003866 name: defecation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the production and excretion of feces" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001663 ! alimentary system physiology [Term] id: VT:0003868 name: feces composition def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of compounds found in the feces (fat, protein etc) or presence of material not normally seen in the feces" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001663 ! alimentary system physiology [Term] id: VT:0003871 name: myelin sheath morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the insulating envelope that surrounds nerve fibers or axons" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005404 ! axon morphology [Term] id: VT:0003875 name: hair follicle regression def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of time for the onset of catagen phase of the cyclic transformation of the hair follicle" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002076 ! hair follicle structure/orientation [Term] id: VT:0003876 name: cerebral function def: "any measurable characteristic related to the activity of the thin layer of gray matter on the surface of the cerebral hemisphere that develops from the telencephalon and folds into gyri that is responsible for higher mental functions" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0003633 ! nervous system physiology [Term] id: VT:0003877 name: serotonergic neuron morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the neurons that secrete serotonin" [J:54240, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002882 ! neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0003878 name: ear physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the functions and processes of the ear" [J:100987, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0015027 ! craniofacial physiology [Term] id: VT:0003879 name: hair cell physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the sensory epithelial cells of the inner ear" [J:100987, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003878 ! ear physiology relationship: part_of VT:0005423 ! somatic nervous system physiology [Term] id: VT:0003880 name: central pattern generator function def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the neural networks that produce rhythmic patterned output without sensory input and underlie rhythmic motor patterns" [J:101019, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003633 ! nervous system physiology [Term] id: VT:0003881 name: nephron morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the filtering unit of the kidney that includes the renal corpuscle, proximal and distal convoluted tubules, and loop of Henle" [J:71588, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002135 ! kidney morphology [Term] id: VT:0003883 name: stomach size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the stomach" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000470 ! stomach morphology [Term] id: VT:0003884 name: macrophage number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of the large mononuclear phagocytes which differentiate from monocytes, are typically resident in a particular tissue, and capable of phagocytosing a variety of extracellular particulate material, including immune complexes, microorganisms, and dead cells" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "macrophage count" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000223 ! monocyte number relationship: part_of VT:0002446 ! macrophage morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0003885 name: rostro-caudal body axis extension def: "any measurable characteristic related to the elongation of the long (rostral-caudal) axis of the body once patterning has been established" [MGI:brs "Beverly Richards-Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002085 ! embryonic tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0003886 name: embryonic epiblast morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the tissue that gives rise to the ectoderm, endoderm and mesoderm of the embryo proper" [MGI:brs "Beverly Richards-Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002085 ! embryonic tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0003887 name: number of apoptotic hepatocytes def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of hepatocytes undergoing programmed cell death" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000607 ! hepatocyte morphology [Term] id: VT:0003890 name: embryonic-extraembryonic boundary morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the connection between the embryo proper and extraembryonic tissues" [MGI:brs "Beverly Richards-Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005380 ! embryogenesis trait [Term] id: VT:0003892 name: gastric gland morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of any of the branched tubular glands in the mucosa of the fundus and body of the stomach that contain parietal cells that secrete hydrochloric acid and zymogenic cells that produce pepsin" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005209 ! gastric mucosa morphology [Term] id: VT:0003893 name: hepatocyte proliferation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or process by which liver cells multiply" [MGI:GO "Definition from the Gene Ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000609 ! liver physiology [Term] id: VT:0003894 name: Purkinje cell innervation def: "characteristic of the supply of nerve fibers that connect to the Purkinje cells" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002184 ! innervation relationship: part_of VT:0000877 ! Purkinje cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0003902 name: cell mass def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the total physical bulk or volume of a cell" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0000358 ! cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0003905 name: aorta elastin content def: "any measurable characteristic related to the physical amount of elastin in the aorta" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "aortic elastin content" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0007048 ! aorta elastic tissue composition [Term] id: VT:0003919 name: lymph node cellularity def: "characteristic related to the cellular make up of the lymph nodes" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002222 ! lymph organ cellularity relationship: part_of VT:0002339 ! lymph node morphology [Term] id: VT:0003920 name: right ventricle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the right lower chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn synonym: "right ventricular morphology" RELATED [] xref: MP:0003920 is_a: VT:0005294 ! heart ventricle morphology [Term] id: VT:0003921 name: left ventricle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the left lower chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "left ventricular morphology" RELATED [] xref: MP:0003921 is_a: VT:0005294 ! heart ventricle morphology [Term] id: VT:0003922 name: right atrium integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the right upper chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] relationship: part_of VT:0000019 ! right atrium morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000053 ! heart integrity [Term] id: VT:0003923 name: left atrium integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the left upper chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "left atrial integrity" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000020 ! left atrium morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000053 ! heart integrity [Term] id: VT:0003925 name: cell glucose import def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of a cell to take in glucose from the environment" [RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0005621 ! cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0003930 name: tooth hard tissue morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the hard portion of the tooth surrounding the pulp, including the dentin, enamel and the cementum on the root" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002100 ! tooth morphology [Term] id: VT:0003932 name: molar crown morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the upper part of the molar, which is normally covered with enamel" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0002689 ! molar morphology [Term] id: VT:0003933 name: cementum morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the bonelike rigid connective tissue covering the root of a tooth" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] is_a: VT:0003930 ! tooth hard tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0003934 name: pancreas development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the pancreas during its formation and differentiation" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003119 ! alimentary system development [Term] id: VT:0003935 name: craniofacial development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the face and/or cranium during their formation and differentiation" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005382 ! craniofacial trait [Term] id: VT:0003936 name: reproductive system development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the organs involved in the reproductive system during their formation and differentiation" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0005389 ! reproductive system trait is_a: VT:0100009 ! organ system development [Term] id: VT:0003937 name: limbs/digits/tail development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of digits, autopod, limbs, or tail during their formation and differentiation" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005371 ! limbs/digits/tail trait [Term] id: VT:0003938 name: ear development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the ear during its formation and differentiation" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003935 ! craniofacial development [Term] id: VT:0003939 name: myotome morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the mesoderm that is derived from the somite that is fated to become the musculature" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000733 ! muscular system development [Term] id: VT:0003940 name: dermatome morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the mesoderm that is derived from the somite that is fated to become the dermis" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003941 ! skin development [Term] id: VT:0003941 name: skin development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the membranous protective covering of the body during its formation" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0100018 ! integumentary system development [Term] id: VT:0003942 name: urinary system development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the organs involved in the production or secretion of urine during their formation and differentiation" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0100009 ! organ system development is_a: VT:1000777 ! urinary system trait [Term] id: VT:0003943 name: hepatobiliary system development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the liver or biliary system during its formation and differentiation" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0100009 ! organ system development is_a: VT:1000776 ! alimentary system trait [Term] id: VT:0003944 name: T cell subpopulation ratio def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ratios of T cell subpopulations (e.g. double positive to single positive ratio)" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000717 ! lymphocyte number [Term] id: VT:0003945 name: lymphocyte physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of any of the white blood cells that includes B cells, T cells, and NK cells" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0002442 ! leukocyte physiology [Term] id: VT:0003947 name: cholesterol level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the body of these most abundant steroids in animal tissues, and precursors to steroid hormones and bile salts; also components of plasma membranes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0001547 ! lipid level relationship: part_of VT:0005278 ! cholesterol homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0003948 name: gas homeostasis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the state of equilibrium in the body of gaseous elements in animal tissues or blood" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001764 ! homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0003949 name: circulating lipid level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentrations of fat-soluble substances (molecules composed of carbon and hydrogen and are characteristically insoluble in water) in the blood" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:0001547 ! lipid level relationship: part_of VT:0000179 ! blood chemistry [Term] id: VT:0003950 name: plasma membrane morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, or pattern of the semi-permeable membrane that encloses the cytoplasm of a cell" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "cell membrane morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000358 ! cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0003951 name: copper homeostasis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the state of equilibrium in the body with respect to this metallic element that normally occurs in a number of proteins including amine oxidases and chaperone proteins" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] is_a: VT:0005636 ! mineral homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0003952 name: copper level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the body with respect to this metallic element that normally occurs in a number of proteins including amine oxidases and chaperone proteins" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] is_a: VT:0000192 ! mineral level relationship: part_of VT:0003951 ! copper homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0003953 name: hormone level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the tissue or circulating concentration of any substance, usually a peptide or steroid, that has a specific metabolic regulatory effect on the activity or behavior of cells expressing a receptor for the hormone" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001764 ! homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0003954 name: Reichert's membrane morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the extraembryonic basement membrane in rodents that forms on the inner surface of the trophectoderm and is secreted by the distal endoderm; required for the maternofetal exchange of nutrients and is important for the postgastrulation development" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002086 ! extraembryonic tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0003955 name: ultimobranchial body morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the sac-like structure emanating from the caudal-most branchial pouch of the embryo; develops into the lateral portion of the thyroid that produces calcitonin in higher vertebrates" [MGI:hdene "Howard Dene, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003421 ! thyroid gland development relationship: part_of VT:0006031 ! branchial pouch morphology [Term] id: VT:0003957 name: nitric oxide homeostasis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the state of equilibrium in the body of nitric oxide, a free radical gas and a potent vasodilator" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "endothelium derived relaxation factor homeostasis" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003948 ! gas homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0003959 name: lean body mass def: "any measurable characteristic related to the fat-free physical bulk or volume of the body including all its components except adipose tissue" [MGI:honda "Hiroaki Onda, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001259 ! body weight [Term] id: VT:0003962 name: adrenaline level alt_id: VT:0003835 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood or tissues of this catecholamine hormone that stimulates the adrenergic receptors and that causes systemic vasoconstriction and gastrointestinal relaxation, stimulates the heart, and dilates bronchi and cerebral vessels" [MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "adrenal adrenaline level" EXACT [] synonym: "adrenal epinephrine level" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003953 ! hormone level [Term] id: VT:0003963 name: corticosterone level alt_id: VT:0003837 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood or tissue concentration of this adrenocortical steroid; induces glycogen deposition and regulates sodium conservation and potassium secretion" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn synonym: "adrenal corticosterone level" EXACT [] is_a: VT:1000671 ! glucocorticoid level [Term] id: VT:0003964 name: noradrenaline level alt_id: VT:0003836 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of this precursor of epinephrine that is a widespread central and autonomic neurotransmitter" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "adrenal noradrenaline level" EXACT [] synonym: "adrenal norepinephrine level" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003953 ! hormone level [Term] id: VT:0003965 name: pituitary hormone level alt_id: VT:0005125 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood or tissue concentration of any of the hormones secreted by the pituitary" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0003953 ! hormone level [Term] id: VT:0003966 name: adrenocorticotropin level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of the pituitary hormone that stimulates the secretion of adrenal cortical steroids and induces growth of the adrenal cortex" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0003965 ! pituitary hormone level [Term] id: VT:0003967 name: follicle stimulating hormone level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of the hormone that, in females, stimulates the graafian follicles of the ovary and assists in follicular maturation and the secretion of estradiol; in the male it stimulates the epithelium of the seminiferous tubules and is partly responsible for spermatogenesis" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0003965 ! pituitary hormone level [Term] id: VT:0003968 name: growth hormone level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of the hormone that promotes body growth, fat mobilization, and inhibition of glucose utilization" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0003965 ! pituitary hormone level [Term] id: VT:0003969 name: luteinizing hormone level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of LH, the hormone that regulates steroid production by the interstitial cells of the testis and the ovary" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "LH level" RELATED [] synonym: "lutropin level" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0003965 ! pituitary hormone level [Term] id: VT:0003970 name: prolactin level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of the hormone that stimulates milk secretion" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0003965 ! pituitary hormone level [Term] id: VT:0003971 name: thyroid-stimulating hormone level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of the hormone that stimulates the growth and function of the thyroid gland" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0003965 ! pituitary hormone level [Term] id: VT:0003974 name: endocardium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the thin serous membrane, primarily composed of endothelial tissue, that lines the interior of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] relationship: part_of VT:0000266 ! heart morphology [Term] id: VT:0003977 name: circulating carnitine level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of carnitine, a quaternary ammonium amino acid derivative involved in transport of fatty acids across the mitochondrial membrane" [MGI:brs "Beverly Richards-Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000179 ! blood chemistry [Term] id: VT:0003984 name: embryonic growth rate alt_id: VT:0001692 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the rate of growth and development during the embryonic period (sensu Mus: up to E14, or the completion of organogenesis)" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005380 ! embryogenesis trait is_a: VT:0100007 ! growth trait [Term] id: VT:0003986 name: cochlear ganglion size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the cochlear ganglion or of the sensory neuron cell bodies that convey auditory sensation from the organ of Corti to the hindbrain and reside on the cochlear part of the vestibulocochlear nerve (eighth cranial nerve)" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002855 ! cochlear ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0003987 name: vestibular ganglion size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the vestibular ganglion or of the sensory neuron cell bodies associated with the eighth cranial nerve" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002856 ! vestibular ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0003989 name: barrel cortex morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the discrete functional unit of the somatosensory cortex that processes tactile information derived from the vibrissae" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000860 ! primary somatosensory cortex morphology [Term] id: VT:0003993 name: ventral spinal root morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the anterior bundle of nerves emerging from the spinal cord to join with the posterior/dorsal nerve bundle at each spinal cord segment to form one of the 31 paired peripheral nerves" [MGI:brs "Beverly Richards-Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001077 ! spinal nerve morphology [Term] id: VT:0003994 name: dorsal spinal root morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the posterior bundle of nerves emerging from the spinal cord to join with the anterior/ventral nerve bundle at each spinal cord segment to form one of the 31 paired peripheral nerves" [MGI:brs "Beverly Richards-Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001077 ! spinal nerve morphology [Term] id: VT:0003995 name: uterine artery integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the branch of the internal iliac artery that supplies the uterus and the upper part of the vagina" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] is_a: VT:0003410 ! artery integrity relationship: part_of VT:0001120 ! uterus morphology [Term] id: VT:0004002 name: jejunum morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the portion of the small intestine that extends from the duodenum to the ileum" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000496 ! small intestine morphology [Term] id: VT:0004005 name: intestinal smooth muscle contractility def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of intestinal smooth muscle to shorten or to develop increased tension" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000740 ! smooth muscle contractility [Term] id: VT:0004006 name: jejunal smooth muscle contractility def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the jejunal smooth muscle to shorten or to develop increased tension" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0004005 ! intestinal smooth muscle contractility [Term] id: VT:0004007 name: lung blood vessel morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the blood vessels of the lung" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "lung vascular morphology" RELATED [] synonym: "pulmonary vasculature" RELATED [] xref: MP:0004007 is_a: VT:0001614 ! blood vessel morphology relationship: part_of VT:0001175 ! lung morphology [Term] id: VT:0004008 name: GABA receptor currents def: "any measurable characteristic related to the measured amplitude or duration of response to stimulation of GABA receptors" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "gamma-amino-n-butyric acid receptor currents" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002206 ! CNS synaptic transmission [Term] id: VT:0004016 name: bone mass def: "characteristic related to the total amount of bone tissue contained in the skeleton" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003795 ! bone structure [Term] id: VT:0004018 name: galactose homeostasis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the state of equilibrium or processing in the body with respect to galactose in the fluids and tissues" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001764 ! homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0004019 name: vitamin homeostasis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the state of equilibrium in the body of organic substances found in food that are not synthesized by the body and are necessary in trace amounts for normal metabolic function" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001764 ! homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0004020 name: amniotic fluid volume def: "any measurable characteristic related to the volume of the liquid that envelops the fetus inside the amniotic sac" [MeSH:A12.098, MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001784 ! fluid regulation [Term] id: VT:0004021 name: rod electrophysiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of dark adapted vision mediated by the rods" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "scotopic response" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005551 ! eye electrophysiology [Term] id: VT:0004022 name: cone electrophysiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of light adapted vision mediated by the cones" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "photopic response" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005551 ! eye electrophysiology [Term] id: VT:0004023 name: chromosome number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of chromosomes in a cell" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003702 ! chromosome morphology [Term] id: VT:0004028 name: chromosome breakage frequency alt_id: VT:0002008 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of breaks in the chromosomes that occur with in a given time span or number of chromosomes" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "chromosomal instability" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003702 ! chromosome morphology [Term] id: VT:0004029 name: spontaneous chromosome breakage frequency def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of breaks in the chromosomes that occur within a given time span or number of chromosomes in the absence of a deliberate exposure to a DNA-damaging agent" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0004028 ! chromosome breakage frequency [Term] id: VT:0004030 name: induced chromosome breakage frequency def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of breaks in the chromosomes that occur within a given time span or number of chromosomes following treatment with a DNA-damaging agent" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0004028 ! chromosome breakage frequency [Term] id: VT:0004032 name: interventricular groove morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the indentation dividing the two ventricles, comprised of the sulcus interventricularis anterior and the sulcus interventricularis posterior" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "interventricular sulcus morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000266 ! heart morphology [Term] id: VT:0004035 name: sublingual gland morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the small mucin-producing salivary glands in the floor of the mouth beneath the tongue, anterior to the submandibular gland" [MGI:hdene "Howard Dene, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0003792 ! major salivary gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0004036 name: muscle relaxation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the muscle to lengthen following contractions" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology [Term] id: VT:0004043 name: pH regulation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the buffer systems of the body in combination with the respiratory and renal systems that control the relative acidity or alkalinity of the body, as measured by the concentration of hydrogen ion" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001764 ! homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0004045 name: cell cycle checkpoint function def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of time spent at the points in the cell cycle (end of G1 phase, end of G2 phase, and during metaphase) which prevent the cell from progressing to the next phase when conditions are unfavorable" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003077 ! cell cycle [Term] id: VT:0004046 name: mitosis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process of cell division including both division of the nucleus (karyokinesis) and the cytoplasm (cytokinesis)" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003077 ! cell cycle [Term] id: VT:0004047 name: milk composition def: "any measurable characteristic related to the content or the appearance of milk" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0010019 ! product composition relationship: part_of VT:0001882 ! lactation [Term] id: VT:0004050 name: renal sympathetic nerve activity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the renal sympathetic nerve" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002136 ! kidney physiology [Term] id: VT:0004054 name: periocular mesenchyme morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the mesenchymal cells that give rise to the corneal endothelium, corneal stroma, sclera, iris stroma, ciliary muscle, ciliary stroma, and trabecular meshwork of the eye" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001286 ! eye development [Term] id: VT:0004056 name: heart muscle compact layer integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the outer, dense layer of the myocardium" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "myocardial compact layer integrity" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000058 ! heart muscle compact layer morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000073 ! heart muscle integrity [Term] id: VT:0004058 name: ventricle papillary muscle integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of one of the group of myocardial bundles which terminate in the chordae tendineae that attach to the cusps of the atrioventricular valves; each ventricle has an anterior and a posterior papillary muscle; the right ventricle sometimes has a septal papillary muscle" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "musculus papillaris integrity" RELATED [] synonym: "ventricular papillary muscle integrity" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000063 ! ventricle papillary muscle morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000073 ! heart muscle integrity [Term] id: VT:0004062 name: right atrium volume def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical bulk of or total amount of space encompassed by the right upper chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "right atrial mass" RELATED [] synonym: "right atrial volume" RELATED [] synonym: "right atrium mass" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000005 ! right atrium size [Term] id: VT:0004063 name: left atrium volume def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical bulk of or total amount of space encompassed by the left upper chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "left atrial mass" RELATED [] synonym: "left atrial volume" RELATED [] synonym: "left atrium mass" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000012 ! left atrium size [Term] id: VT:0004066 name: Hensen's node morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the regional thickening of cells at the rostral tip of the vertebrate primitive streak through which gastrulating cells migrate anteriorally to form tissues in the future head and neck; this region organizes the formation of the three embryonic layers and establishes the longitudinal axis and the polarity of the embryo" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "Henson's node morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "primitive knot morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "primitive node morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002231 ! primitive streak morphology [Term] id: VT:0004067 name: ventricle trabeculae morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the supporting bundles of muscular fibers lining the walls of the ventricles of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "ventricular trabeculae morphology" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0005294 ! heart ventricle morphology [Term] id: VT:0004069 name: muscle spindle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the sensory organs in muscle that are involved in the stretch reflex" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000990 ! skeletal muscle mechanoreceptor morphology [Term] id: VT:0004074 name: Schwann cell precursor morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the progenitors of cells that sheath the axons of the peripheral nervous system" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001106 ! Schwann cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0004075 name: Schwann cell precursor number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of the progenitors of cells that sheath the axons of the peripheral nervous system" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004074 ! Schwann cell precursor morphology [Term] id: VT:0004076 name: vitelline vascular remodeling def: "any measurable characteristic related to the conversion of the primary (honeycomb-like) vascular plexus of the yolk sac into a mature vascular network" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003229 ! vitelline vascular morphology [Term] id: VT:0004077 name: striatum morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of a large cluster of dopaminergic nerve cells, consisting of the caudate nucleus and the putamen, that controls movement, balance, and walking" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] synonym: "neostriatum morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "striate body morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000787 ! telencephalon morphology relationship: part_of VT:0006007 ! basal ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0004078 name: caudate nucleus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of one or both C-shaped structures containing input neurons involved with control of voluntary movement in the brain" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0004102 ! dorsal striatum morphology [Term] id: VT:0004079 name: putamen morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the lens-shaped basal ganglion involved with control of voluntary movement in the brain" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0004102 ! dorsal striatum morphology [Term] id: VT:0004080 name: nucleus accumbens morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the group of neurons located at the head of the caudate nucleus and anterior to the putamen; these neurons normally are involved in sensations of pleasure and reactions to addictive substances" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] synonym: "accumbens nucleus morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "Nacc morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0004103 ! ventral striatum morphology relationship: part_of VT:0004166 ! limbic system morphology [Term] id: VT:0004081 name: globus pallidus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of one of the basal ganglia involved with control of voluntary movement in the brain; consists of an external and an internal segment" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] synonym: "paleostriatum morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "pallidum morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000830 ! diencephalon morphology relationship: part_of VT:0006007 ! basal ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0004082 name: habenula development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the group of nuclei that makes up the small eminence on the dorsomedial surface of the thalamus, just in front of the dorsal commissure on the lateral edge of the habenular trigone" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: Note that the habenula term originally denoted the stalk of the pineal gland, but now refers to the habenular nucleus, a neighboring group of neurons in the epithalamus synonym: "pineal peduncle morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003232 ! forebrain development [Term] id: VT:0004087 name: muscle fiber morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the muscle fibers, the cylindrical multinucleated muscle cells that contract when stimulated" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002108 ! muscular system morphology [Term] id: VT:0004088 name: sarcoplasmic reticulum morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the endoplasmic reticulum of skeletal and cardiac muscle, i.e. the complex of vesicles, tubules, and cisternae that form a continuous structure around striated myofibrils, with a repetition of structure within each sarcomere" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004087 ! muscle fiber morphology [Term] id: VT:0004090 name: sarcomere morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the segment of a myofibril between two Z lines comprised of multi-protein complexes composed of three different filament systems; these systems work together to contract and relax muscle" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0004087 ! muscle fiber morphology [Term] id: VT:0004091 name: Z lines morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the cross-striation bisecting the I band of striated muscle myofibrils and serving as the anchoring point of actin filaments at either end of the sarcomere" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "intermediate disk morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "Z band morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "Z disk morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0004090 ! sarcomere morphology [Term] id: VT:0004092 name: Z line number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the count of the cross-striation bisecting the I band of striated muscle myofibrils and serving as the anchoring point of actin filaments at either end of the sarcomere" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004091 ! Z lines morphology [Term] id: VT:0004093 name: Z line pattern def: "any measurable characteristic related to the organization of the cross-striation bisecting the I band of striated muscle myofibrils and serving as the anchoring point of actin filaments at either end of the sarcomere" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004091 ! Z lines morphology [Term] id: VT:0004094 name: M line morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the band in the center of the H band that contains proteins that crosslink the thick filament system (myosins) and the M-band part of the elastic filaments" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004090 ! sarcomere morphology [Term] id: VT:0004095 name: eyelash morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the short hairs fringing the edge of the eyelid" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001340 ! eyelid morphology [Term] id: VT:0004096 name: midbrain-hindbrain boundary development def: "characteristic related to the formation of the midbrain-hindbrain domain, comprised of the mesencephalic vesicle and the first rhombencephalic vesicle at early somitogenesis stages; an organizing center at the boundary patterns the midbrain and hindbrain primordia of the neural plate" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003864 ! midbrain development [Term] id: VT:0004097 name: cerebellar cortex morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the thin mantle of gray matter that covers the surface of each cerebral hemisphere, including the six layers of nerve cells and the nerve pathways that connect them; together, these regions are responsible for the processes of conscious thought, perception, emotion and memory as well as advanced motor function" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000849 ! cerebellum morphology [Term] id: VT:0004098 name: granule neuron morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the small neurons of the granule cell layer that send parallel fibers to the upper molecular layer, where they synapse with Purkinje cell dendrites" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] synonym: "granule cell morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000886 ! cerebellar granule layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0004099 name: cerebellar glomerulus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the intertwined cluster of nerve fibers surrounded by glia where mossy fibers from the pontine nuclei in the white matter synapse with granule cell axons, Golgi cell axons and unipolar brush interneuron axons" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0000886 ! cerebellar granule layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0004100 name: spinal cord interneuron morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of neurons that exclusively interact with other neurons in the spinal cord" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0006004 ! interneuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0004101 name: brain interneuron morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the neurons that exclusively interact with other neurons in the brain; this includes most brain neuronal cell types" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0006004 ! interneuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0004102 name: dorsal striatum morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the regions of the caudate nucleus and the putamen that lie dorsal to the anterior commissure" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "caudate putamen complex morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "caudate-putamen morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "caudatoputamen morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "dorsal basal ganglia morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0004077 ! striatum morphology [Term] id: VT:0004103 name: ventral striatum morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the regions of the nucleus accumbens and some nuclei of the olfactory tubercle that lie ventral to the anterior commissure" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0004077 ! striatum morphology [Term] id: VT:0004104 name: eye shape def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape of the eye" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002092 ! eye morphology [Term] id: VT:0004106 name: lymphatic vessel cell number def: "characteristic related to the cell number in lymphatic vessels" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0010040 ! immune system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0001879 ! lymphatic vessel morphology [Term] id: VT:0004107 name: thoracic duct morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the largest lymph vessel in the body, beginning at the cisterna chyli at about the level of the second lumbar vertebra" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "ductus thoracicus morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "Pecquet duct morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "van Horne canal morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001879 ! lymphatic vessel morphology [Term] id: VT:0004108 name: esophageal peristalsis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the esophageal movement characterized by waves of alternate circular contraction and relaxation of the muscular walls that move the esophagus contents forward" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001664 ! digestion [Term] id: VT:0004109 name: Sertoli cell development def: "characteristic related to the formation and differentiation of cells that support germ cell differentiation in males" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003830 ! testes development [Term] id: VT:0004111 name: coronary artery morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of any of the arteries that branch from the aorta to supply blood to the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] xref: MP:0004111 is_a: VT:0002191 ! artery morphology [Term] id: VT:0004112 name: arteriole integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the small diameter vessels that branch from the arteries and lead to the capillaries" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] is_a: VT:0003410 ! artery integrity [Term] id: VT:0004113 name: aortic arch morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structural completeness, soundness, or configuration of the portion of the descending aorta proceeding from the arch of the aorta and extending to the diaphragm" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] relationship: part_of VT:0000272 ! aorta morphology [Term] id: VT:0004114 name: atrioventricular node morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the small nodular mass of specialized muscle fibers located in the interatrial septum near the opening of the coronary sinus; this node gives rise to the electrical connection between the atria and ventricles and responds to the sinoatrial node" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] relationship: part_of VT:0000019 ! right atrium morphology relationship: part_of VT:0004123 ! impulse conducting system morphology [Term] id: VT:0004115 name: sinoatrial node morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the small mass of modified cardiac muscle fibers located at the junction of the superior vena cava and the right atrium that is the source of contraction impulses for the heart" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "pacemaker morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "sinus node morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000019 ! right atrium morphology relationship: part_of VT:0004123 ! impulse conducting system morphology [Term] id: VT:0004117 name: atrioventricular bundle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the specialized cardiac muscle fibers that originate in the atrioventricular node and extend into the ventricle" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "AV bundle morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "bundle of His morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000019 ! right atrium morphology relationship: part_of VT:0004123 ! impulse conducting system morphology [Term] id: VT:0004118 name: baroreceptor morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the sensory nerve endings in the wall of the atria of the heart, vena cava, aortic arch and carotid sinus that are sensitive to changes in blood pressure" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "pressoreceptor morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000972 ! mechanoreceptor morphology [Term] id: VT:0004121 name: sarcolemma morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the plasma membrane of a muscle fiber that is capable of conducting electrical impulses" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "myolemma morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0004087 ! muscle fiber morphology [Term] id: VT:0004123 name: impulse conducting system morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the impulse-conducting system composed of modified cardiac muscle and having the power of spontaneous rhythmicity and conduction more highly developed than the rest of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] xref: MP:0004123 relationship: part_of VT:0000266 ! heart morphology [Term] id: VT:0004124 name: Purkinje fiber morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the cardiac muscle fibers composing the terminal portion of the heart conduction system located in the ventricle" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] relationship: part_of VT:0004123 ! impulse conducting system morphology [Term] id: VT:0004125 name: venule integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the minute vessels that collect deoxygenated blood from the capillary plexuses returns it to the veins" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] is_a: VT:0000118 ! vein integrity [Term] id: VT:0004127 name: hypodermis thickness def: "any measurable characteristic related to the width of the innermost and thickest layer of the skin composed of loose connective tissue containing adipocytes" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003705 ! hypodermis morphology [Term] id: VT:0004128 name: adipocyte morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the fat-storing cell found mostly in the abdominal cavity and subcutaneous tissue of mammals" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "fat cell morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "lipocyte morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000003 ! adipose tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0004129 name: respiratory quotient def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ratio of the volume of carbon dioxide released to oxygen consumed by a body tissue or an organism" [J:94416] synonym: "respiratory exchange ratio" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003948 ! gas homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0004130 name: muscle cell glucose uptake def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of muscle cells to take in glucose" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology [Term] id: VT:0004131 name: embryonic ciliary morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the earliest cilia of the embryo, found on the cells of the embryonic node" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0004066 ! Hensen's node morphology [Term] id: VT:0004134 name: chest morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen" [J:59168, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "thorax morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0100003 ! anatomical region trait [Term] id: VT:0004135 name: mammary gland embryonic development def: "characteristic related to the differentiation of the mammary gland during early embryogenesis" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000628 ! mammary gland development [Term] id: VT:0004136 name: tongue muscle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the muscular portion of the tongue" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0000759 ! skeletal muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0004137 name: gastric surface mucous cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the mucus secreting epithelial cells that line the luminal surface of the stomach, gastric pits and gastric glands" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005209 ! gastric mucosa morphology [Term] id: VT:0004138 name: mucous neck cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the mucin-producing epithelial cells present in the neck of the gastric glands" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003892 ! gastric gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0004139 name: gastric parietal cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the gastric acid producing epithelial cells that are distributed throughout the length of the gastric gland" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003892 ! gastric gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0004140 name: chief cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the pepsinogen producing epithelial cells that are clustered at the base of the gastric gland" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003892 ! gastric gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0004141 name: enteroendocrine cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the somatostatin and gastrin secreting epithelial cells present throughout the epithelium of the digestive tract" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000511 ! intestinal mucosa morphology relationship: part_of VT:0003892 ! gastric gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0004142 name: muscle tone def: "any measurable characteristic related to the resting tautness or laxity of a muscle, normally somewhere in the middle of the range between total contraction and total relaxation" [MGI:hdene "Howard Dene, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology [Term] id: VT:0004145 name: muscle electrophysiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the musculature as it relates to electrical phenomena" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "muscle electrical activity" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology [Term] id: VT:0004146 name: M line number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the count of the band in the center of the H band that contains proteins that crosslink the thick filament system (myosins) and the M-band part of the elastic filaments" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004094 ! M line morphology [Term] id: VT:0004147 name: porphyrin level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of porphyrins or protoporphyrins" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001764 ! homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0004150 name: caveola morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, or pattern of the small pockets, vesicles, caves, or recesses communicating with the outside of a cell and extending inward, indenting the cytoplasm and the cell membrane" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "caveolae morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003950 ! plasma membrane morphology [Term] id: VT:0004152 name: circulating iron level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of this metallic element that normally occurs in the heme of hemoglobin, myoglobin, transferrin, ferritin, and iron-containing porphyrins; it is an essential component of enzymes such as catalase, peroxidase, and various cytochromes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0001770 ! iron level relationship: part_of VT:0000179 ! blood chemistry [Term] id: VT:0004153 name: renal tubule apoptosis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process by which renal tubule cells undergo programmed cell death" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003606 ! kidney tubular physiology [Term] id: VT:0004162 name: mammillary body morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the protrusion at the posterior end of the hypothalamus that contains hypothalamic nuclei" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000837 ! hypothalamus morphology [Term] id: VT:0004163 name: adenophysis morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the anterior part of the pituitary that secretes a variety of hormones; its function is regulated by the hypothalamus" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "adenohypophysis morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000633 ! pituitary gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0004164 name: neurophysis morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the part of the pituitary gland that secretes hormones involved in blood pressure regulation" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000633 ! pituitary gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0004165 name: lateral geniculate nucleus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the group of neurons that serve as the primary processor of visual information received from the retina via the optic tract and send processed information to the visual cortex of the occipital lobe" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "LGN morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000832 ! thalamus morphology [Term] id: VT:0004166 name: limbic system morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of a collection of structures in the brain involved in emotion, motivation and emotional aspects of memory; these structures act together to control the endocrine system and the autonomic nervous system" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000783 ! forebrain morphology [Term] id: VT:0004167 name: cingulate gyrus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the ridge in the cerebral cortex located dorsal to the corpus callosum that controls autonomic functions regulating heart rate and blood pressure as well as cognitive and attentional processing" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "callosal gyrus morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "falciform lobe morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000788 ! cerebral cortex morphology relationship: part_of VT:0004169 ! fornicate gyrus morphology [Term] id: VT:0004168 name: parahippocampal gyrus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the ridge in the cerebral cortex that contains the olfactory cortex and that plays a role in the formation of topographical memory" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0000801 ! temporal lobe morphology relationship: part_of VT:0004169 ! fornicate gyrus morphology [Term] id: VT:0004169 name: fornicate gyrus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the horseshoe-shaped gyrus of the cerebral cortex that consists of the cingulate gyrus and the parahippocampal gyrus" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "limbic lobe morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0004166 ! limbic system morphology [Term] id: VT:0004170 name: orbitofrontal cortex morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the region of the cerebral cortex covering the basal surface of the frontal lobes; this region normally controls emotion and decision making" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000798 ! frontal lobe morphology relationship: part_of VT:0004166 ! limbic system morphology [Term] id: VT:0004171 name: pallium development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of roof region of the telencephalon during its formation and differentiation" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000934 ! telencephalon development [Term] id: VT:0004172 name: subpallium development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the base region of the telencephalon during its formation and differentiation" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000934 ! telencephalon development [Term] id: VT:0004173 name: intervertebral disk morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the cartilaginous and gelatinous structure found between vertebrae" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000137 ! vertebra morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000163 ! cartilage morphology [Term] id: VT:0004174 name: spine curvature def: "any measurable characteristic related to the extent of curvature of the spine" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002114 ! axial skeleton morphology [Term] id: VT:0004181 name: carotid artery integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of any of the four arteries (two on each side of the neck; right and left internal carotid arteries, and right and left external carotid arteries) that deliver oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the head and brain" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] is_a: VT:0003410 ! artery integrity [Term] id: VT:0004182 name: spermiation def: "characteristic related to the process in which mature spermatozoa are released from supporting Sertoli cells into the lumen of seminiferous tubules" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001932 ! spermiogenesis [Term] id: VT:0004183 name: sympathetic nervous system physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the part of the autonomic nervous system that innervates smooth muscle, cardiac muscle and glands and mediates the body's response to stressful situations" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0006276 ! autonomic nervous system physiology [Term] id: VT:0004184 name: baroreceptor physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the sensory nerve endings found in the wall of the atria of the heart, vena cava, aortic arch and carotid sinus that are sensitive to changes in blood pressure" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "baroreflex function" EXACT [] synonym: "pressoreceptor physiology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0004183 ! sympathetic nervous system physiology [Term] id: VT:0004185 name: adipocyte glucose uptake def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of adipocytes to take in glucose" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005666 ! adipose tissue physiology [Term] id: VT:0004186 name: area postrema morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the small, elevated area in the lateral wall of the inferior recess of the fourth ventricle, involved in the control of cardiorespiratory physiology" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000828 ! fourth ventricle morphology [Term] id: VT:0004188 name: timing of embryo turning def: "any measurable characteristic related to the time of completion of axial rotation" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001700 ! embryo turning [Term] id: VT:0004189 name: alveolar process morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the thickened ridge of bone that holds the tooth sockets" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "alveolar body morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "alveolar bone morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000454 ! jaw morphology [Term] id: VT:0004190 name: direction of embryo turning def: "any measurable characteristic related to the direction of axial rotation of the embryo when viewed towards the caudal pole during the late primitive streak/early somite stage (Mus E8.5-E9.5)" [ISBN:0-12-402035-6 "Kaufman, MH The Atlas of Mouse Development"] is_a: VT:0001700 ! embryo turning [Term] id: VT:0004192 name: kidney pyramid morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the conical mass of tissue, containing part of the secreting and collecting tubules, whose base faces the renal cortex" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "malpighian pyramid morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "medullary pyramid morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003014 ! kidney medulla morphology [Term] id: VT:0004193 name: kidney papilla morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the apex of the renal pyramid that projects into a calyx" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004192 ! kidney pyramid morphology [Term] id: VT:0004194 name: kidney pelvis morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the funnel shaped proximal portion of the ureter that is formed by convergence of the major calices" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002135 ! kidney morphology [Term] id: VT:0004195 name: calyx morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the branches of the renal pelvis that surround each renal papilla and collect urine" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004194 ! kidney pelvis morphology [Term] id: VT:0004201 name: fetal growth rate def: "any measurable characteristic related to the rate of growth and development during the fetal period (sensu Mus: from E14 through birth)" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0100007 ! growth trait [Term] id: VT:0004203 name: cranial flexure morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the sharp, ventrally concave bend in the developing midbrain of the embryo" [J:10730, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "cephalic flexure morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "cerebral flexure morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "mesencephalic flexure morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003864 ! midbrain development [Term] id: VT:0004204 name: stapes size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the smallest and innermost of the three auditory ossicles" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0003739 ! middle ear ossicle size relationship: part_of VT:0005107 ! stapes morphology [Term] id: VT:0004206 name: dermomyotome development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology during development of the portion of the embryonic somite that remains after migration of the sclerotomic tissue" [J:50279, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000737 ! myotome development [Term] id: VT:0004209 name: sweet taste sensitivity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability to perceive a particular flavor or suggestion of something sweet by the chemoreceptors of the gustatory system" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001986 ! taste sensitivity [Term] id: VT:0004210 name: bitter taste sensitivity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability to perceive a particular flavor or suggestion of something bitter by the chemoreceptors of the gustatory system" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001986 ! taste sensitivity [Term] id: VT:0004211 name: sour taste sensitivity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability to perceive a particular flavor or suggestion of something sour by the chemoreceptors of the gustatory system" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001986 ! taste sensitivity [Term] id: VT:0004212 name: salty taste sensitivity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability to perceive a particular flavor or suggestion of something salty by the chemoreceptors of the gustatory system" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001986 ! taste sensitivity [Term] id: VT:0004213 name: unami taste sensitivity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability to perceive a particular flavor or suggestion of something unami (savory) by the chemoreceptors of the gustatory system" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001986 ! taste sensitivity [Term] id: VT:0004214 name: long bone diaphysis morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the main or mid section (shaft) of a long bone" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "long bone shaft morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003723 ! long bone morphology [Term] id: VT:0004220 name: peripheral nervous system regeneration def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of peripheral nervous system tissue to regenerate following injury or disease" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003633 ! nervous system physiology [Term] id: VT:0004221 name: iridocorneal angle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure or pattern of any of the acute angle occurring between the iris and the cornea at the periphery of the anterior chamber of the eye" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "filtration angle morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "morphology of the angle of the iris" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005198 ! aqueous drainage system morphology [Term] id: VT:0004223 name: trabecular meshwork size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the pore-like structure surrounding the entire circumference of the anterior chamber through which aqueous humor circulates" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005203 ! trabecular meshwork morphology [Term] id: VT:0004226 name: canal of Schlemm size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the vascular structure encircling the anterior chamber of the eye, through which the aqueous humor is returned to the blood circulation" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "Schlemm's canal size" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005204 ! canal of Schlemm morphology [Term] id: VT:0004229 name: embryonic erythropoiesis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the development of primarily large, nucleated erythroblasts occurring in blood islands in the yolk sac, generally occurs from E7-E11 in the mouse and through 10 weeks in humans" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "primitive erythropoiesis" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003396 ! embryonic hematopoiesis [Term] id: VT:0004230 name: embryonic erythrocyte morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the embryonic blood cells that carry oxygen" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "primitive erythrocyte morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0004229 ! embryonic erythropoiesis [Term] id: VT:0004231 name: calcium ion homeostasis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the regulation of the levels, transport, and metabolism of calcium ions within the body or between a cell and its external environment" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: not sure if this is the correct GO term; this is a cellular homeostasis term, not a whole-body physiologuiccal term xref: GO:0006874 is_a: VT:0001765 ! ion homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0004233 name: muscle weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to average muscle weight" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002269 ! muscle size [Term] id: VT:0004234 name: masticatory muscle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the muscles responsible for the movement of the jaws during mastication, including the masseter, temporal, and medial and lateral pterygoid muscles" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000759 ! skeletal muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0004235 name: masseter muscle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the masticatory muscle of posterior cheek with origin from the inferior border and medial surface of the zygomatic arch, with insertion into the lateral surface of the ramus of the mandible, with nerve supply from the masseteric nerve, and whose action closes the jaw during chewing" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0004234 ! masticatory muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0004236 name: masseter muscle size def: "any measurable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the masticatory muscle of posterior cheek" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004235 ! masseter muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0004237 name: pterygoid muscle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the muscles descending from the sphenoid bone to the lower jaw including the internal, or medial, pterygoid muscle and external, or lateral, pterygoid muscle; action of the former is closing the jaws and that of the latter is opening the jaws, protruding the mandible, and moving the mandible from side to side" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0004234 ! masticatory muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0004238 name: pterygoid muscle size def: "any measurable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of either the internal or external or of both pterygoid muscles" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004237 ! pterygoid muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0004239 name: temporalis muscle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the superior-most masticatory muscle" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "musculus temporalis morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "temporal muscle morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "temporalis morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0004234 ! masticatory muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0004240 name: temporalis muscle size def: "any measurable characteristic related to the physical dimesions of the superior-most masticatory muscle" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004239 ! temporalis muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0004242 name: plasmacytoid dendritic cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the phagocytic dendritic cells that are morphologically similar to plasma cells, but do not express B lineage markers, and produce large amounts of alpha/beta interferons (IFN-/) in response to viral and bacterial stimuli; plasmacytoid dendritic cells are found in the thymic medulla and lymph node T cell areas and are responsible for immune tolerance" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005461 ! dendritic cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0004243 name: motor nerve terminal sprouting def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability of a motor neuron to form new neuritic processes (sprouts) that emerge from the nodes of Ranvier or terminal arborizations in response to nerve injury (such as denervation), application of nerve toxin, or muscle inactivity (usually due to disease)" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000940 ! motor neuron innervation [Term] id: VT:0004244 name: spontaneous abortion def: "any measurable characteristic related to the natural or accidental termination of a pregnancy at a stage where the embryo or the fetus is incapable of surviving independently of the mother" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "miscarriage" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003699 ! female reproductive system physiology [Term] id: VT:0004246 name: extensor digitorum longus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the penniform muscle of the lateral front part of the leg responsible for extension of the toes and dorsiflexion of the ankle" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "EDL morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003358 ! hypaxial muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0004248 name: epaxial muscle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the muscles derived from the medial myotome; includes the intrinsic back muscles" [PMID:1591996] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000759 ! skeletal muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0004249 name: crista ampullaris morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the elevation found on the inner surface of the ampullae of each semicircular duct; filaments of the vestibular nerve pass through the crista to reach hair cells on its surface; the hair cells are capped by the cupula, a gelatinous protein-polysaccharide mass" [J:60193, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "cristae morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002428 ! semicircular canal morphology [Term] id: VT:0004252 name: heart tube looping direction def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the orientation of bending during looping morphogenesis" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "cardiac looping direction" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000269 ! heart tube looping morphogenesis [Term] id: VT:0004253 name: atrium appendage integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the small trabeculated chamber projecting from the atrium proper" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "atrial appendage integrity" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000024 ! atrium appendage morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000053 ! heart integrity [Term] id: VT:0004255 name: spongiotrophoblast layer morphology (sensu Rodentia) def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the outer structural layer of the rodent placenta" [PMID:11433360] relationship: part_of VT:0001711 ! placenta morphology [Term] id: VT:0004256 name: maternal decidual layer morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the maternal uterine-derived portion of the placenta" [PMID:11433360] relationship: part_of VT:0001711 ! placenta morphology [Term] id: VT:0004257 name: placenta weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the placenta" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004258 ! placenta size [Term] id: VT:0004258 name: placenta size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the organ of metabolic interchange between fetus and mother" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001711 ! placenta morphology [Term] id: VT:0004261 name: embryonic neuroepithelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the epithelial cells that line the neural tube and develop into the neurons and glia of the nervous system and into the neural crest cells" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition", MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003861 ! nervous system development [Term] id: VT:0004262 name: physical strength def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability of an organism to exert force on physical objects or of the body to support its load" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002066 ! motor capabilities/coordination/movement [Term] id: VT:0004263 name: limb posture def: "any measurable characteristic related to the position of the limbs relative to the body" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001504 ! posture [Term] id: VT:0004264 name: extraembryonic tissue physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the membranes involved with embryonic protection and nutrition" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005380 ! embryogenesis trait [Term] id: VT:0004265 name: placental transport def: "any measurable characteristic related to the conveyance of metabolic products and nutrients across the placenta" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004264 ! extraembryonic tissue physiology [Term] id: VT:0004266 name: placenta color def: "any measurable characteristic related to the color of the placenta" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001711 ! placenta morphology [Term] id: VT:0004267 name: optic tract morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the band of optic nerve fibers running from the optic chiasma to the lateral geniculate body and midbrain" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] is_a: VT:0000778 ! tract morphology [Term] id: VT:0004268 name: optic stalk morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the narrow, proximal portion of the optic vesicle which connects the embryonic eye and forebrain" [ISBN:0-914294-08-3 "Gray's Anatomy", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0001286 ! eye development [Term] id: VT:0004269 name: optic cup morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the double walled stuctured formed by expansion and invagination of the distal end of the optic vesicle that develops into the pigmented and sensory layers of the retina while the mouth of the optic cup eventually forms the pupil of the eye" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001286 ! eye development [Term] id: VT:0004271 name: paw/hand/foot/hoof morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the pedal or prehensile extremity of vertebrates" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002109 ! limb morphology [Term] id: VT:0004272 name: basement membrane morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the extracellular supportive tissue adjacent to the basal surface of the epithelia, including the epithelium of muscle cells, fat cells and Schwann cells; it is comprised of type IV collagen, laminin, and sulfated proteoglycans and other components and consists of two layers, the basal lamina and the lamina reticularis" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] comment: Note: basal lamina and lamina reticularis (or of two basal laminae) compose the basement membrane. thus, in strict sense, the term basement membrane is different from and should not be confused with basal lamina. is_a: VT:0100002 ! connective tissue trait [Term] id: VT:0004273 name: basal lamina morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the sheet of extracellular matrix characteristically situated under epithelial cells, around muscles, nerves, capillaries, and fat cells, and situated between these elements and the underlying or surrounding connective tissue" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] comment: Note: basal lamina and lamina reticularis (or of two basal laminae) compose the basement membrane. thus, in strict sense, the term basement membrane is different from and should not be confused with basal lamina. relationship: part_of VT:0004272 ! basement membrane morphology [Term] id: VT:0004274 name: embryonic/fetal subventricular zone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the transient proliferative population of neurons that expands exponentially during late prenatal development; it is a continuous germinal zone distinct from the ventricular zone that surrounds the brain ventricles" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "embryonic subventricular zone morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "subventricular zone morphology" BROAD [] synonym: "SVZ morphology" BROAD [] relationship: part_of VT:0003861 ! nervous system development [Term] id: VT:0004275 name: postnatal subventricular zone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to he shape, structure, color, or pattern of the mitotically active layer of cells surrounding the brain ventricles in the adult that consists of migrating neuroblasts, astrocytes and transitory amplifying progenitor cells" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "subependymal layer morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "subependymal plate morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "subependymal zone morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "SVZ morphology" BROAD [] relationship: part_of VT:0002152 ! brain morphology [Term] id: VT:0004276 name: medial ganglionic eminence morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of a distinct elevation of a transient proliferating cell mass of the fetal subventricular zone; this mass contributes most of its cells to the neocortex; however, hippocampal neurons, thalamus, septum and olfactory bulb neurons are also partly derived from the MGE" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "MGE morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0004274 ! embryonic/fetal subventricular zone morphology [Term] id: VT:0004277 name: lateral ganglionic eminence morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of a distinct elevation of a transient proliferating cell mass of the fetal subventricular zone; this mass contributes most of its cells to the striatum; however, neocortex, thalamus, septum and olfactory bulb neurons are also partly derived from the LGE" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "LGE morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0004274 ! embryonic/fetal subventricular zone morphology [Term] id: VT:0004278 name: caudal ganglionic eminence morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the caudally located, distinct elevation of a transient proliferating cell mass of the fetal subventricular zone, located adjacent to the lateral ventricle" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "CGE morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0004274 ! embryonic/fetal subventricular zone morphology [Term] id: VT:0004279 name: rostral migratory stream morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the transient structure formed by neurons migrating from the subventricular zone into the olfactory bulbs" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0006009 ! neuronal migration [Term] id: VT:0004280 name: oculomotor nucleus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the group of motor neurons in the floor of the midbrain that gives rise to motor fibers of the oculomotor nerve" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000897 ! midbrain morphology [Term] id: VT:0004281 name: hypoglossal nucleus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the group of motor neurons throughout most of the length of the medulla oblongata that give rise to the motor fibers of the hypoglossal nerve" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000846 ! medulla oblongata morphology [Term] id: VT:0004284 name: Descemet membrane morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the transparent homogeneous acellular layer found between the substantia propria and the endothelial layer of the cornea, considered to be a highly developed basement membrane" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "amina limitans posterior corneae morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "Duddell membrane morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "entocornea morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "hyaloid membrane morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "lamina elastica posterior morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "membrana hyaloidea morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "membrana vitrea morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "posterior elastic layer morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "posterior limiting lamina of cornea morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "posterior limiting layer of cornea morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "tunica vitrea morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "vitreous membrane morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001312 ! cornea morphology [Term] id: VT:0004286 name: internal auditory canal morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the canal beginning at the opening of the internal acoustic meatus in the posterior cranial fossa, passing laterally through the petrous portion of the temporal bone to end at the fundus, where a thin plate of bone separates it from the vestibule; it gives passage to the facial and vestibulocochlear nerves together with the labyrinthine artery and veins" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "internal acoustic meatus morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "internal auditory meatus morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "meatus auditorius internus morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000026 ! inner ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0004287 name: spiral limbus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the border of the spiral lamina, i.e. the thickened periosteum covering the upper plate of the bony spiral lamina of the cochlea" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "limbus laminae spiralis osseae morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "limbus spiralis morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000031 ! cochlea morphology [Term] id: VT:0004288 name: spiral ligament morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the thickened periosteal lining of the bony cochlea that forms the outer wall of the cochlear duct to which the basal lamina attaches" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "crista spiralis morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "ligamentum spirale cochleae morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "ligamentum spirale ductus cochlearis morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "spiral crest morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "spiral ligament of cochlea morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "spiral ligament of cochlear duct morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003169 ! scala media morphology [Term] id: VT:0004289 name: bony labyrinth morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the series of cavities (cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals) contained within the otic capsule of the petrous portion of the temporal bone; the bony labyrinth is filled with perilymph, in which the delicate, endolymph-filled membranous labyrinth is suspended" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "labyrinthus osseus morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "osseous labyrinth morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000026 ! inner ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0004290 name: stapes footplate morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the flat portion of the stapes that fits in the oval window" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "base of stapes" EXACT [] synonym: "basis stapedis morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005107 ! stapes morphology [Term] id: VT:0004291 name: conductive hearing function def: "any measurable characteristic related to the sound conduction through the middle-ear apparatus, e.g. velocity transfer responses at the umbo or incus level during sound stimulation of the tympanic membrane" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "middle-ear sound conduction" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0002104 ! hearing physiology [Term] id: VT:0004292 name: spiral ligament fibrocyte morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of any of the four types of fibrocytes (types I, II , III and IV) that constitute the spiral ligament" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0004288 ! spiral ligament morphology [Term] id: VT:0004293 name: type I spiral ligament fibrocyte morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the type I spiral ligament fibrocytes which occupy the region beneath the stria vascularis" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0004292 ! spiral ligament fibrocyte morphology [Term] id: VT:0004294 name: type II spiral ligament fibrocytes morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the type II spiral ligament fibrocytes found in the suprastrial zone and the central area of the spiral ligament beneath the spiral prominence" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0004292 ! spiral ligament fibrocyte morphology [Term] id: VT:0004295 name: type III spiral ligament fibrocyte morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the type III spiral ligament fibrocytes which form a cell layer attached to the otic capsule" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0004292 ! spiral ligament fibrocyte morphology [Term] id: VT:0004296 name: type IV spiral ligament fibrocyte morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the type IV spiral ligament fibrocytes found in the triangular space inferior to the basilar crest" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0004292 ! spiral ligament fibrocyte morphology [Term] id: VT:0004297 name: proprioceptive neuron morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the sensory neurons of the dorsal root ganglia that sense body position and send information about how much the muscle is stretched to the spinal cord" [MGI:hdene "Howard Dene, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000965 ! sensory neuron morphology is_a: VT:0002882 ! neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0004298 name: vestibular ganglion integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completness, soundness, or configuration of the group of bipolar sensory nerve cell bodies concerned with equilibration that form a swelling on the vestibular part of the eighth cranial nerve in the fundus of the internal acoustic meatus" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "ganglion vestibulare integrity" EXACT [] synonym: "Scarpa ganglion integrity" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002856 ! vestibular ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0004300 name: organ of Corti supporting cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the highly differentiated epithelial cells with distinctive morphological features surrounding the hair cells in the organ of Corti; inner hair cells (IHCs) are normally surrounded by (inner and outer) phalangeal cells while OHCs are in contact with Deiters and pillar cells; Hensen cells are positioned further laterally in the organ of Corti" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000042 ! organ of Corti [Term] id: VT:0004302 name: Dieters cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the supporting cells of the spiral organ which are attached to the basement membrane and receive the hair cells between their free extremities" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "phalangeal cell morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0004300 ! organ of Corti supporting cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0004303 name: Hensen cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the supporting cells that form the lateral border of the organ of Corti, immediately to the outer side of Deiters' cells" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0004300 ! organ of Corti supporting cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0004305 name: Rosenthal canal morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the winding tube of the bony labyrinth that makes two and a half turns about the modiolus of the cochlea; it is divided incompletely into two compartments by a winding shelf of bone, the bony spiral lamina" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "canalis spiralis cochleae morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "cochlear canal morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000031 ! cochlea morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002729 ! inner ear canal morphology [Term] id: VT:0004306 name: Rosenthal canal size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the winding tube of the bony labyrinth that makes two and a half turns about the modiolus of the cochlea" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "canalis spiralis cochleae size" EXACT [] synonym: "cochlear canal size" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0004305 ! Rosenthal canal morphology [Term] id: VT:0004308 name: basilar membrane morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the membrane extending from the bony spiral membrane to the basilar crest of the cochlea; it forms the greater part of the floor of the cochlear duct separating the latter from the scala tympani, and it supports the organ of Corti" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "basilar lamina morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "lamina basilaris cochleae morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "lamina basilaris ductus cochlearis morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "membrana basilaris morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "morphology of the basilar membrane of cochlear duct" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000031 ! cochlea morphology [Term] id: VT:0004310 name: otic vesicle size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the simple epithelial sac formed from the otic placode that gives rise to the structures of the inner ear" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "otocyst size" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0006030 ! otic vesicle formation [Term] id: VT:0004311 name: otic vesicle cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the numbers of the cells in the simple epithelial sac formed from the otic placode that gives rise to the structures of the inner ear" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0010041 ! craniofacial cell number relationship: part_of VT:0006030 ! otic vesicle formation [Term] id: VT:0004313 name: vestibulocochlear ganglion size def: "any measurable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the group of neuron cell bodies associated with the eighth cranial nerve during embryogenesis; splits in later development to form the cochlear and vestibular ganglia" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003703 ! vestibulocochlear ganglion morphology [Term] id: VT:0004316 name: saccule size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the cavity between the semicircular canals and the cochlea of the inner ear" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0006089 ! saccule morphology [Term] id: VT:0004320 name: sternum shape def: "any measurable characteristic related to the appearance of the long flat bone of the chest which articulates with clavicle and first seven rib pairs" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000157 ! sternum morphology [Term] id: VT:0004321 name: sternum length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of the long flat bone of the chest which articulates with clavicle and first seven rib pairs" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004323 ! sternum size [Term] id: VT:0004322 name: sternebra morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the segments of the primordial sternum of the embryo; these segments fuse to form the body of the adult vertebrate sternum" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000157 ! sternum morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002113 ! skeletal system development [Term] id: VT:0004323 name: sternum size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the sternum" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000157 ! sternum morphology [Term] id: VT:0004324 name: vestibular hair cell integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completion, soundness or configuration of the vestibular hairs" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002623 ! vestibular hair cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0004326 name: vestibular hair cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the numbers of the cells in the sensory epithelium of the maculae and cristae of the membranous labyrinth of the internal ear" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0010031 ! nervous system cell number is_a: VT:0010041 ! craniofacial cell number relationship: part_of VT:0002623 ! vestibular hair cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0004329 name: saccule integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completion, soundness or configuration of the smaller of the two sacs in the vestibule" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0006089 ! saccule morphology [Term] id: VT:0004330 name: saccular macula morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the oval neuroepithelial sensory receptor in the anterior wall of the saccule; hair cells of the neuroepithelium support the statoconial membrane and have terminal arborizations of vestibular nerve fibers around their bodies" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "macula sacculi morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "saccular spot morphology " RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0006089 ! saccule morphology [Term] id: VT:0004331 name: saccular macula integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completion, soundness or configuration of the oval neuroepithelial sensory receptor in the anterior wall of the saccule" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0004330 ! saccular macula morphology [Term] id: VT:0004332 name: utricular integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completion, soundness or configuration of the larger of the two sacs in the vestibule" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0006090 ! utricle morphology [Term] id: VT:0004333 name: utricular macula morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure or pattern of the neuroepithelial sensory receptor in the inferolateral wall of the utricle; hair cells of the neuroepithelium support the statoconial membrane and have terminal arborizations of vestibular nerve fibers around their bodies; normally sensitive to linear acceleration in the longitudinal axis of the body and to gravitational influences" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "macula utriculi morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "utricular spot morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0006090 ! utricle morphology [Term] id: VT:0004334 name: utricular macular integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completion, soundness or configuration of the neuroepithelial sensory receptor in the inferolateral wall of the utricle" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0004333 ! utricular macula morphology [Term] id: VT:0004335 name: utricle size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the larger of the two sacs in the vestibule" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0006090 ! utricle morphology [Term] id: VT:0004337 name: clavicle cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the cell number in one or both of the doubly curved long bones that form part of the shoulder girdle and articulate with the sternum and the scapula" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0010030 ! skeletal system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0004338 ! clavicle size [Term] id: VT:0004338 name: clavicle size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of one or both of the doubly curved long bones that form part of the shoulder girdle and articulate with the sternum and the scapula" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0005298 ! clavicle morphology [Term] id: VT:0004340 name: scapula length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of either or both of the large, flat bones of the back part of the shoulder" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004343 ! scapula size [Term] id: VT:0004343 name: scapula size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of either or both of the large, flat bones of the back part of the shoulder" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000149 ! scapula morphology [Term] id: VT:0004344 name: scapular bone cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the bone cell number in either or both of the large, flat bones of the back part of the shoulder" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0010030 ! skeletal system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0004343 ! scapula size [Term] id: VT:0004345 name: acromion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the lateral end of the spine of the scapula which projects as a broad flattened process and articulates with the clavicle, and forms the point of the shoulder" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "acromial process morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000149 ! scapula morphology [Term] id: VT:0004347 name: scapular spine morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the trianguar ridge on the dorsal aspect of the scapula which separates the supra- from the infraspinatous fossa and where the trapezius and deltoid muscles are attached" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "spine of scapula morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000149 ! scapula morphology [Term] id: VT:0004348 name: femur length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of the long bone of the thigh" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:1000369 ! femur size [Term] id: VT:0004350 name: humerus length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of one or both of the bones of the forelimb that articulates with the scapula above and the radius and ulna below" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0100000 ! humerus size [Term] id: VT:0004353 name: deltoid tuberosity morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the rough elevation at the middle of the lateral side of the shaft of the humerus to which the deltoid muscle attaches" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "deltoid crest morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "deltoid eminence morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "deltoid impression morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "deltoid process morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005296 ! humerus morphology [Term] id: VT:0004355 name: radius length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of the short bone of the lateral forearm" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0000552 ! radius morphology [Term] id: VT:0004356 name: radius cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the cell number in the short bone of the lateral forearm" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0010030 ! skeletal system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0000552 ! radius morphology [Term] id: VT:0004357 name: tibia length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of the medial and larger of the two bones of the lower leg" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0100001 ! tibia size [Term] id: VT:0004358 name: tibia curvature def: "any measurable characteristic related to the curvature of the medial and larger of the two bones of the lower leg" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0000558 ! tibia morphology [Term] id: VT:0004361 name: ulna curvature def: "any measurable characteristic related to the curvature of the medial and larger of the two bones of the forearm" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0005108 ! ulna morphology [Term] id: VT:0004362 name: cochlear hair cell integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completion, soundness or configuration of the sensory epithelial cells of the cochlea; these cells are in synaptic contact with the auditory nerve" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002622 ! cochlear hair cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0004363 name: stria vascularis integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completion, soundness or configuration of the stria vascularis" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000048 ! stria vascularis morphology [Term] id: VT:0004364 name: stria vascularis size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the stria vascularis" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000048 ! stria vascularis morphology [Term] id: VT:0004365 name: strial basal cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, or pattern of the polarized cells which are juxtaposed to fibrocytes in the underlying spiral ligament" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000048 ! stria vascularis morphology [Term] id: VT:0004366 name: strial marginal cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the polarized columnar cells of epithelial origin which cover the lateral surface of the cochlear duct, secrete K+ and form a continuous sheet in contact with the endolymph; marginal cells form extensive interdigitations with the basal and intermediate cells in the normal adult stria" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000048 ! stria vascularis morphology [Term] id: VT:0004367 name: strial intermediate cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, or pattern of the melanocytes known to migrate from the neural crest during ontogeny to become located between the epithelial marginal cell layer and the mesodermal basal cell layer within the intrastrial space; the predominant cellular component of the electrogenic machinery that generates an endocochlear potential (80-100 mV)" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "cochlear melanocyte morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "stria vascularis intermediate cell morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "stria vascularis melanocyte morphology" RELATED [] synonym: "strial melanocyte morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002877 ! melanocyte morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000048 ! stria vascularis morphology [Term] id: VT:0004368 name: stria vascularis blood vessel morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the blood vessels supplying the stria vascularis in the cochlea of the inner ear" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "morphology of the stria vascularis vasculature" EXACT [] synonym: "strial vascular morphology" EXACT [] xref: MP:0004368 is_a: VT:0001614 ! blood vessel morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000048 ! stria vascularis morphology [Term] id: VT:0004370 name: ulna length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of the medial and larger of the two bones of the forearm" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0005108 ! ulna morphology [Term] id: VT:0004371 name: femur curvature def: "any measurable characteristic related to the curvature of the long bone of the thigh" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0000559 ! femur morphology [Term] id: VT:0004372 name: fibula curvature def: "any measurable characteristic related to the curvature of the lateral and smaller bone of the lower limb" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0002187 ! fibula morphology [Term] id: VT:0004373 name: humerus curvature def: "any measurable characteristic related to the curvature of the bone of the forelimb that articulates with the scapula above and the radius and ulna below" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0005296 ! humerus morphology [Term] id: VT:0004374 name: radius curvature def: "any measurable characteristic related to the curvature of the short bone of the lateral forearm" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0000552 ! radius morphology [Term] id: VT:0004381 name: hair follicle melanocyte morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the cells that produce pigment in the hair follicles" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002877 ! melanocyte morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002075 ! coat color [Term] id: VT:0004382 name: hair follicle melanogenesis def: "characteristic of the biosynthetic pathway of melanin formation in hair follicles" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005077 ! melanogenesis relationship: part_of VT:0002075 ! coat color [Term] id: VT:0004387 name: prechordal plate morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the horseshoe-shaped thickening of the endoderm at the cranial (rostral) end of the primitive streak formed by the involution of Spemann's organizer cells which, together with the notochord, induces the formation of the neural plate from the overlying ectodermal cells and contributes mesodermal type cells to the surrounding tissue" [ISBN:0838580343 "Kandel ER, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd edition"] is_a: VT:0002084 ! developmental patterning [Term] id: VT:0004389 name: respiratory bronchiole morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the smallest bronchioles, which connect the terminal bronchioles to alveolar ducts and have alveoli rising from their walls" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:brs "Beverly Richards-Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002267 ! bronchiole morphology [Term] id: VT:0004390 name: bronchoalveolar duct junction morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the branch point connecting the respiratory bronchioles to the alveolar ducts" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:brs "Beverly Richards-Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002271 ! respiratory alveolar duct morphology relationship: part_of VT:0004389 ! respiratory bronchiole morphology [Term] id: VT:0004391 name: respiratory conducting tube morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the tubes of the respiratory system that allow passage of air from the trachea to the alveoli of the lungs" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "respiratory passage morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001175 ! lung morphology [Term] id: VT:0004392 name: CD8+ T cell physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of the subset of T lymphocytes that carry the CD8 marker" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0002444 ! T cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0004393 name: cochlear inner hair cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, or pattern of the sensory cells of the organ of Corti which are in synaptic contact with sensory as well as efferent fibers of the auditory nerve; there is a single row of flask-shaped inner hair cells tightly surrounded by supporting interphalangeal cells; the apical end of each cell is anchored to the cuticular plate and about 100 stereocilia arranged in a more or less linear (or shallow) U-shaped pattern extend from the cell's surface through the cuticular plate into the endolymphic space inferior to the tectorial membrane" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "cochlear IHC morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002622 ! cochlear hair cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0004394 name: cochlear inner hair cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the numbers of the flask-shaped inner hair sensory cells of the organ of Corti which are in synaptic contact with sensory as well as efferent fibers of the auditory nerve" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0004406 ! cochlear hair cell number relationship: part_of VT:0004393 ! cochlear inner hair cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0004398 name: cochlear inner hair cell integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completion, soundness or configuration of the single row of flask-shaped inner hair sensory cells of the organ of Corti" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0004362 ! cochlear hair cell integrity relationship: part_of VT:0004393 ! cochlear inner hair cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0004399 name: cochlear outer hair cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, or pattern of the sensory cells of the organ of Corti which are in synaptic contact with sensory as well as efferent fibers of the auditory nerve; there are three rows of columnar outer hair cells largely surrounded by cortilymph and supporting phalangeal cells; the apical end of each cell is anchored to the cuticular plate and about 100 stereocilia arranged in a V-shaped pattern extend from the cell's surface through the cuticular plate into the tectorial membrane" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "cochlear OHC morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002622 ! cochlear hair cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0004400 name: cochlear outer hair cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the numbers of the columnar outer hair sensory cells of the organ of Corti" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0004406 ! cochlear hair cell number relationship: part_of VT:0004399 ! cochlear outer hair cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0004404 name: cochlear outer hair cell integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completion, soundness or configuration of the columnar outer hair sensory cells of the organ of Corti" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0004362 ! cochlear hair cell integrity relationship: part_of VT:0004399 ! cochlear outer hair cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0004406 name: cochlear hair cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the numbers of the sensory epithelial cells of the cochlea, which are normally in synaptic contact with the auditory nerve" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0010031 ! nervous system cell number is_a: VT:0010041 ! craniofacial cell number relationship: part_of VT:0002622 ! cochlear hair cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0004409 name: ampullary crest neuroepithelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the specialized sensory hair cells of the ampullary crest of the ampulla of each semicircular duct" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0004249 ! crista ampullaris morphology [Term] id: VT:0004412 name: cochlear potential def: "any measurable characteristic related to the bioelectric potentials produced by the hair cells of the organ of Corti in response to sound; cochlear microphonics faithfully represent the frequency and intensity of the acoustic stimulation" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000365 ! hearing electrophysiology relationship: part_of VT:0000483 ! sensorineural hearing function [Term] id: VT:0004415 name: cochlear nerve compound action potential def: "any measurable characteristic related to the combined potentials resulting from activation of the auditory division of the eighth cranial nerve" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "auditory nerve compound action potential" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0005402 ! action potential relationship: part_of VT:0000365 ! hearing electrophysiology relationship: part_of VT:0000483 ! sensorineural hearing function [Term] id: VT:0004423 name: squamosal bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the thin, platelike part of the temporal bone" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005272 ! temporal bone morphology [Term] id: VT:0004425 name: otolith organ morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the utricle and saccule of the inner ear which possess otoliths and respond to linear acceleration and deceleration, including gravity" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000034 ! vestibule morphology [Term] id: VT:0004426 name: cochlear labyrinth morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the portion of the membranous labyrinth concerned with the sense of hearing (vs. the vestibular labyrinth, which is concerned with the sense of equilibration) and innervated by the cochlear nerve; it is located within the cochlea of the bony labyrinth, and consists of the cochlear duct, which contains the spiral organ" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "labyrinthus cochlearis morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "organ of hearing morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000035 ! membranous labyrinth morphology [Term] id: VT:0004427 name: vestibular labyrinth morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the portion of the membranous labyrinth concerned with the sense of equilibration (vs. the cochlear labyrinth, which is concerned with the sense of hearing) and innervated by the vestibular nerve; it is located within the semicircular canals and vestibule of the bony labyrinth, and consists of the utricle, saccule, and the semicircular, utriculosaccular, and endolymphatic ducts" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "labyrinthus vestibularis morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "vestibular organ morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000035 ! membranous labyrinth morphology [Term] id: VT:0004428 name: type I vestibular cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the flask-shaped sensory cells of the maculae and cristae of the vestibular labyrinth of the inner ear, which are normally enclosed in calyx endings of afferent neurons; afferent and efferent nerve fibers of the vestibular nerve synapse with them; from the apical end of each cell a bundle of stereocilia and a kinocilium extend into the otolithic membrane of the maculae or the cupula of the cristae" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0002623 ! vestibular hair cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0004429 name: type II vestibular cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the cylindrical sensory cells of the maculae and cristae of the vestibular labyrinth of the inner ear which are normally contacted by bouton endings of afferent and efferent neurons; afferent and efferent nerve fibers of the vestibular nerve synapse with them; from the apical end of each cell a bundle of stereocilia and a kinocilium extend into the otolithic membrane of the maculae or the cupula of the cristae" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0002623 ! vestibular hair cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0004430 name: Claudius cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the columnar cells located on the floor of the ductus cochlearis external to the spiral organ" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0003169 ! scala media morphology [Term] id: VT:0004431 name: hair cell mechanoelectric transduction def: "any measurable characteristic related to the conversion of mechanical energy into electric(al) energy by sensory cells, such as auditory and vestibular hair cells, required for auditory sensation" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003879 ! hair cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0004432 name: cochlear hair cell physiology def: "any measurable characteristic of the processes pertinent to the integrated function of cochlear hair cells, i.e., the sensory cells in the spiral organ which are in synaptic contact with sensory as well as efferent fibers of the cochlear (auditory) nerve" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0003879 ! hair cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0004433 name: cochlear inner hair cell physiology def: "any measurable characteristic of the processes pertinent to the function of cochlear IHCs which constitute the true sensory cell type sending impulses via the cochlear (auditory) nerve" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "cochlear IHC physiology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0004432 ! cochlear hair cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0004434 name: cochlear outer hair cell physiology def: "any measurable characteristic of the processes pertinent to the function of cochlear OHCs which are known to enhance the performance of the cochlea, both qualitatively (increased selectivity) and quantitatively (increased sensitivity); in addition to the mechanoelectric transduction required for auditory sensation, OHCs also perform electromechanical transduction, whereby transmembrane voltage drives rapid changes in the length and stiffness of OHCs at audio frequencies in vitro (electromotility)" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "cochlear OHC physiology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0004432 ! cochlear hair cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0004435 name: cochlear outer hair cell electromotility def: "any measurable characteristic related to the motility of the cochlear OHCs in response to electrical stimulation; normally, the motile response (i.e. rapid change in length and stiffness of OHCs) is closely coupled to the changing transduction current and provides a region-specific amplification in the movement of the spiral organ that enhances transduction at the IHCs in that specific region of the cochlear spiral, increasing both sensitivity and specificity; electromotility is believed to arise through voltage-gated conformational changes in motor protein (prestin) or proteins located in the lateral wall of the OHC" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "electromechanical transduction" EXACT [] synonym: "OHC electromotility" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0004434 ! cochlear outer hair cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0004438 name: vestibular hair cell physiology def: "any measurable characteristic of the processes pertinent to the integrated function of the sensory epithelium of the maculae and cristae in the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0003879 ! hair cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0004448 name: presphenoid bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the anterior part of the body of the sphenoid bone in front of the basisphenoid; it is usually a separate bone in the young or fetus, but becomes a part of the sphenoid in the adult" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000104 ! sphenoid bone morphology [Term] id: VT:0004452 name: pterygoid process morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the process projecting downward from either side of the sphenoid bone, in vertebrates divided into two plates, an inner and an outer (sometimes called the lateral and medial); the posterior nares pass through the space, called the pterygoid fossa, between the processes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000104 ! sphenoid bone morphology [Term] id: VT:0004453 name: pterygoid bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the bone region which corresponds to the inner plate of the pterygoid process of the mammalian skull" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0004452 ! pterygoid process morphology [Term] id: VT:0004457 name: orbitosphenoid bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the bone that is situated in the orbit on either side of the presphenoid; it generally forms a part of the sphenoid in the adult, and may be independent in the young" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000104 ! sphenoid bone morphology [Term] id: VT:0004465 name: organ of Corti supporting cell integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completion, soundness or configuration of the highly differentiated epithelial cells with distinctive morphological features that surround all hair cells in the organ of Corti" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0004300 ! organ of Corti supporting cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0004466 name: cochlear outer hair cell length def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the distance from tip to root of the cochlear outer hair cells" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004399 ! cochlear outer hair cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0004469 name: zygomatic arch morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the bony arch in vertebrates that extends along the side or front of the skull beneath the eye socket and is formed by the temporal process of the zygomatic bone and the zygomatic process of the temporal bone" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "malar arch morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "zygoma morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005270 ! zygomatic bone morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005272 ! temporal bone morphology [Term] id: VT:0004479 name: oval window morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the oval opening on the medial wall of the tympanic cavity leading into the vestibule, close to the foot of the stapes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "fenestra ovalis morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "fenestra vestibuli morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "morphology of the fenestra of the vestibule" EXACT [] synonym: "vestibular window morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000049 ! middle ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0004480 name: round window morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the opening on the medial wall of the middle ear leading into the cochlea, closed in life by the secondary tympanic membrane; serves to regulate fluid pressure in the inner ear" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "cochlear window morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "fenestra cochleae morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "fenestra rotunda morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "morphology of the fenestra of the cochlea" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000049 ! middle ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0004481 name: conjunctival epithelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the conjunctival layer of epithelial cells covering inner surface of the eyelid and the front of the eyeball except over the cornea" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0001310 ! conjunctiva morphology [Term] id: VT:0004482 name: interdental cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the long, spindle-shaped cells arranged in parallel rows, oriented with their vertical axis perpendicular to the luminal surface of the spiral limbus; they secrete K+ into the endolymph and secrete the tectoral membrane" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0004287 ! spiral limbus morphology [Term] id: VT:0004487 name: type I spiral ligament fibrocyte integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completion, soundness or configuration of the type I spiral ligament fibrocytes" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0004293 ! type I spiral ligament fibrocyte morphology [Term] id: VT:0004488 name: type II spiral ligament fibrocyte integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completion, soundness or configuration of the type II spiral ligament fibrocytes" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0004294 ! type II spiral ligament fibrocytes morphology [Term] id: VT:0004489 name: type III spiral ligament fibrocyte integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completion, soundness or configuration of the type III spiral ligament fibrocytes" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0004295 ! type III spiral ligament fibrocyte morphology [Term] id: VT:0004490 name: type IV spiral ligament fibrocyte integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completion, soundness or configuration of the type IV spiral ligament fibrocytes" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0004296 ! type IV spiral ligament fibrocyte morphology [Term] id: VT:0004491 name: outer hair cell stereociliary bundle orientation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the rotational direction of outer hair cell (OHC) stereociliary bundles, resulting in planar cell polarity of the inner ear sensory epithelium" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0000892 ! cochlear hair cell stereociliary bundle orientation relationship: part_of VT:0001028 ! cochlear outer hair cell stereociliary bundle morphology [Term] id: VT:0004492 name: inner hair cell stereociliary bundle orientation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the rotational direction of inner hair cell (IHC) stereociliary bundles, resulting in planar cell polarity of the inner ear sensory epithelium" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0000892 ! cochlear hair cell stereociliary bundle orientation relationship: part_of VT:0001180 ! inner hair cell stereociliary bundle morphology [Term] id: VT:0004493 name: cochlear size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of cochlea" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000031 ! cochlea morphology [Term] id: VT:0005000 name: immune tolerance def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process that directly activates any of the steps required for tolerance, a physiologic state in which the immune system does not react destructively against the components of an organism that harbors it or against antigens that are introduced to it" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0001790 ! immune system physiology [Term] id: VT:0005001 name: clonal deletion def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process of removal of immature lymphocytes that interact with self antigens during maturation" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005000 ! immune tolerance [Term] id: VT:0005002 name: T cell clonal deletion def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process of removal of immature T lymphocytes that interact with self antigens during maturation" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "T lymphocyte clonal deletion" EXACT [] synonym: "T-cell clonal deletion" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005001 ! clonal deletion [Term] id: VT:0005004 name: lymphocyte anergy def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process of establishing a state of functional inactivation of self-reactive lymphocytes" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "anergy" EXACT [] synonym: "clonal anergy" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005000 ! immune tolerance [Term] id: VT:0005005 name: self tolerance def: "any measurable characteristic related to the normal lack of response to autologous (self) antigens" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005000 ! immune tolerance [Term] id: VT:0005006 name: osteoblast physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of this bone-forming cell, which normally forms an osseous matrix in which it becomes enclosed as an osteocyte" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0001533 ! skeletal system physiology [Term] id: VT:0005007 name: bone density def: "any measurable characteristic related to the mineral content of bone, adjusted for the bone's size" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0002896 ! bone mineralization [Term] id: VT:0005008 name: osteoblast formation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the development of this bone-forming cell, which normally forms an osseous matrix in which it becomes enclosed as an osteocyte" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "osteoplast formation" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000057 ! osteogenesis [Term] id: VT:0005010 name: CD8+ T cell morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of the regulatory subset of T lymphocytes that are involved in MHC class I restricted interactions" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] is_a: VT:0002435 ! effector T cell morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0005012 name: eosinophil number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of eosinophils" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "eosinophil count" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000334 ! granulocyte number relationship: part_of VT:0002443 ! eosinophil morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0005018 name: T cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of T cells" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "T cell count" EXACT [] synonym: "T-cell count" EXACT [] synonym: "T-cell number" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000717 ! lymphocyte number relationship: part_of VT:0002145 ! T lymphocyte development [Term] id: VT:0005019 name: early pro-B cell morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of cells in the B lymphocyte lineage that undergo D-J rearrangement of the immunoglobulin heavy chain" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: these cells express no surface Ig; cell surface markers for these cells are: CD45R, MHC class II, CD19, CD38, CD40 synonym: "early pro-B-cell morphology/development" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005432 ! pro-B cell morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0005020 name: late pro-B cell morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of cells in the B lymphocyte lineage that undergo V-DJ rearrangement of the immunoglobulin heavy chain" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: these cells express no surface Ig; cell surface markers for these cells are: CD45R, MHC class II, CD19, CD38, CD40 synonym: "late pro-B-cell moprhology/development" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005432 ! pro-B cell morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0005022 name: immature B cell morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of cells of the B lymphocyte lineage that have undergone VDJ rearrangement of the heavy chain and V-J rearrangement of the light chain; these cells express IgM on the cell surface but have not yet been selected for self-reactivity" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: these cells express IgM on their surface, in addition VT: CD45R, MHC class II, CD19, CD20, CD21, CD40 synonym: "immature B lymphocyte morphology/development" EXACT [] synonym: "immature B-cell morphology/development" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002144 ! B lymphocyte differentiation [Term] id: VT:0005023 name: wound healing def: "characteristic related to the process of repair of trauma to any tissues of the body, especially that caused by physical means" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005164 ! response to injury [Term] id: VT:0005024 name: lymph node structure def: "characteristic of the organizational pattern of the lymph nodes" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002339 ! lymph node morphology [Term] id: VT:0005025 name: response to infection def: "characteristic related to the body's reaction to invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in its tissues, or the body's reaction to components of or toxins produced by pathogenic microorganisms" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001790 ! immune system physiology [Term] id: VT:0005028 name: trophectoderm morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the outermost layer of cells in the blastodermic vesicle, which will develop into the trophoblast layer and then contact the endometrium and take part in establishing the embryo's means of nutrition" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:57761, MGI:dlb "Donna L Burkart, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002085 ! embryonic tissue morphology relationship: part_of VT:0001712 ! placental development [Term] id: VT:0005029 name: amnion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the innermost layer of the extraembryonic membranes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:dlb "Donna L Burkart, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002086 ! extraembryonic tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0005031 name: trophoblast layer morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the mesectodermal cell layer arising from the trophectoderm that erodes the uterine mucosa and contributes to the formation of the placenta" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0001711 ! placenta morphology [Term] id: VT:0005032 name: ectoplacental cone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the thickened trophoblast of the blastocyst in rodents that becomes the fetal portion of the placenta" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001712 ! placental development [Term] id: VT:0005033 name: trophoblast giant cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the cells covering the blastocyst that erode the uterine mucosa and contribute to the formation of the placenta" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:57761, MGI:dlb "Donna L Burkart, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005031 ! trophoblast layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0005034 name: anus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the lower opening of the digestive tract" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0000462 ! alimentary system morphology [Term] id: VT:0005040 name: MHC II cell surface expression on macrophages def: "characteristic related to the ability of macrophages to express major histocompatibility complex class II at the cell surface" [J:31326, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002454 ! macrophage antigen presentation relationship: part_of VT:0005042 ! level of surface class II molecules [Term] id: VT:0005041 name: antigen presentation via MHC class II alt_id: VT:0001843 def: "characteristic related to the process by which peptide, bound to major histocompatibility complex class II, is presented to lymphocytes at the surface of antigen presenting cells" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001835 ! antigen presentation is_a: VT:0002453 ! B lymphocyte antigen presentation [Term] id: VT:0005042 name: level of surface class II molecules def: "characteristic related to the concentration of major histocompatibility complex class II molecules expressed at the cell surface" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] comment: unlike class I, which is expressed by almost all nucleated cells, only B cells, macrophages, other antigen presenting cells (e.g., Langerhans' cells), and epithelial cells of the thymus express MHC class II at their surface relationship: part_of VT:0005041 ! antigen presentation via MHC class II [Term] id: VT:0005043 name: assembly of class II molecules def: "characteristic related to the production of major histocompatibility complex class II molecules" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005041 ! antigen presentation via MHC class II [Term] id: VT:0005045 name: thymus cortex area def: "characteristic related to the area of the outer section of the thymus lobule" [J:31167, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002371 ! thymus cortex morphology [Term] id: VT:0005046 name: spleen white pulp formation def: "characteristic related to development of the lymphoid area of the spleen" [J:31167, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002357 ! spleen white pulp morphology [Term] id: VT:0005047 name: celiac lymph node size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the celiac lymph nodes" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0000701 ! lymph node size [Term] id: VT:0005048 name: thrombosis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the formation within a tissue or the vascular lumen of a thrombus, an aggregation of coagulated blood containing platelets, fibrin, and entrapped cellular elements" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002551 ! blood coagulation [Term] id: VT:0005049 name: cytokine physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of any of the non-antibody proteins made by inflammatory leukocytes and some non-leukocytic cells that affect the behavior of other cells" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0002501 ! inflammatory mediator physiology [Term] id: VT:0005050 name: chemotactic interleukin physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of any of a subset of interleukins that are involved in attracting leukocytes to a site of tissue injury" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "chemotactic interleukins" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002526 ! chemokine physiology [Term] id: VT:0005051 name: behavioral response to anesthetic def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the behavioral changes that follow exposure to an anesthetizing agent" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "sensitivity to anesthetics" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0015031 ! behavioral response to xenobiotic [Term] id: VT:0005058 name: lysosome morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of any of the cytoplasmic, membrane bound vesicles that contain a variety of hydrolases" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] xref: GO:0005764 relationship: part_of VT:0000358 ! cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0005059 name: lysosome protein accumulation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the buildup of protein in the lysosome" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] xref: GO:0007041 relationship: part_of VT:0003172 ! lysosome physiology [Term] id: VT:0005061 name: eosinophil morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the granular leukocytes having a two-lobed nucleus and cytoplasm containing coarse, round granules that are uniform in size and stainable by eosin" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "eosinophil structure" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002443 ! eosinophil morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0005062 name: presence of giant granules in eosinophils def: "any measurable characteristic related to the presence of enlarged granules within these cells" [J:5078] relationship: part_of VT:0005061 ! eosinophil morphology [Term] id: VT:0005064 name: presence of giant granules in lymphocytes def: "any measurable characteristic related to the presence of enlarged granules within these cells" [J:5078] relationship: part_of VT:0002619 ! lymphocyte morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0005065 name: neutrophil morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, color, structure, or pattern of the granular leukocytes that have a three- to five-lobed nucleus and a cytoplasm that contains inconspicuous granules stainable by neutral dyes" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "neutrophil structure" EXACT [] synonym: "polymorphonuclear cell morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002415 ! neutrophil morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0005066 name: presence of giant granules in neutrophils def: "any measurable characteristic related to the presence of enlarged granules within these cells" [J:5078] relationship: part_of VT:0005065 ! neutrophil morphology [Term] id: VT:0005068 name: natural killer cell morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of non-T, non-B lymphocytes, having a granular morphology and which are important in innate immunity to viruses and other intracellular pathogens; in addition, these cells can kill certain tumor cells" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease"] synonym: "NK cell morphology/development" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002619 ! lymphocyte morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0005069 name: natural killer cell physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of non-T, non-B lymphocytes, having a granular morphology and which are important in innate immunity to viruses and other intracellular pathogens; in addition, these cells can kill certain tumor cells" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease"] synonym: "NK cell physiology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003945 ! lymphocyte physiology [Term] id: VT:0005071 name: hair follicle melanin granule size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the pigment particles in the hair follicle" [J:5078] relationship: part_of VT:0005072 ! hair follicle melanin granule morphology [Term] id: VT:0005072 name: hair follicle melanin granule morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the pigment particles in the hair follicles" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002076 ! hair follicle structure/orientation relationship: part_of VT:0004381 ! hair follicle melanocyte morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005075 ! melanosome morphology [Term] id: VT:0005073 name: granulocyte chemotaxis def: "characteristic related to the ability of neutrophils, eosinophils, or basophils to move in response to chemical stimuli" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:5405, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002462 ! granulocyte physiology [Term] id: VT:0005074 name: granulocyte bactericidal activity def: "characteristic related to the ability of neutrophils, eosinophils, or basophils to kill bacteria" [J:5405, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002462 ! granulocyte physiology [Term] id: VT:0005075 name: melanosome morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the tissue-specific cytoplasmic organelles within which melanin pigments are synthesized and stored" [J:5346, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] xref: GO:0042470 relationship: part_of VT:0002877 ! melanocyte morphology [Term] id: VT:0005076 name: cell differentiation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process whereby relatively unspecialized cells, e. g. embryonic or regenerative cells, acquire specialized structural and/or functional features that characterize the cells, tissues, or organs of the mature organism or some other relatively stable phase of the organism's life history" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] xref: GO:0030154 relationship: part_of VT:0005621 ! cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0005077 name: melanogenesis def: "characteristic of the biosynthetic pathway of melanin formation in cells" [J:5346, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001186 ! pigmentation trait [Term] id: VT:0005078 name: cytotoxic T cell physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of the subset of CD8+ T lymphocytes capable of directly killing appropriately targeted cells" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "CTL function" EXACT [] synonym: "cytotoxic T cell function" EXACT [] synonym: "cytotoxic T lymphocyte function" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0004392 ! CD8+ T cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0005079 name: cytotoxic T cell cytolysis def: "characteristic related to the ability of these cells to destroy or dissolve targeted cells" [J:6692, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "CTL cytolysis" EXACT [] synonym: "cytotoxic T lymphocyte cytolysis" EXACT [] synonym: "cytotoxic T-cell cytolysis" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005078 ! cytotoxic T cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0005081 name: stratum reticulare morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the thicker, deeper layer of the dermis, containing blood and lymph vessels, nerves and nerve endings, and hair follicles" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "stratum reticulare corii morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "stratum reticulare cutis morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "tunica propria corii morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001243 ! dermal layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0005082 name: clear layer morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the layer of lightly staining corneocytes in the deepest level of the stratum corneum; found primarily in the thick epidermis of the palmar and plantar skin" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "stratum lucidum morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001240 ! cornified layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0005083 name: biliary tract morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the gall bladder or its ducts" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0002138 ! hepatobiliary system morphology [Term] id: VT:0005084 name: gall bladder morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the organ which serves as a storage reservoir for bile" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0005083 ! biliary tract morphology [Term] id: VT:0005085 name: gall bladder physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the organ that stores and concentrates bile" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "gall bladder function" EXACT [] synonym: "gallbladder function" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002139 ! hepatobiliary system physiology [Term] id: VT:0005086 name: bile volume def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of bile in the gall bladder" [J:82951, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005085 ! gall bladder physiology [Term] id: VT:0005089 name: double-negative T cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the numbers of the subset of T cells found in the thymus that express neither CD4 nor CD8" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease"] synonym: "CD4-CD8- T cell numbers" EXACT [] synonym: "double-negative T cell count" EXACT [] synonym: "double-negative T-cell numbers" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005018 ! T cell number relationship: part_of VT:0002407 ! double-negative T cell morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0005092 name: double-positive T cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of the subset of T cells found in the thymus that express both CD4 and CD8" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease"] synonym: "CD4+CD8+ T cell count" EXACT [] synonym: "CD4+CD8+ T cell numbers" EXACT [] synonym: "double-positive T cell count" EXACT [] synonym: "double-positive T-cell numbers" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005018 ! T cell number relationship: part_of VT:0002408 ! double-positive T cell morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0005094 name: T cell proliferation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process by which the naive T cell population undergoes rapid expansion by cell division in response to stimuli" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "T-cell proliferation" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001828 ! T cell activation [Term] id: VT:0005096 name: erythroblast count def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of erythroblasts in the blood" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:305, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002416 ! proerythroblast morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0005098 name: choroid morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the thin, highly vascularized membrane covering most of the posterior of the eye between the retina and the sclera" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005196 ! posterior uvea morphology [Term] id: VT:0005099 name: ciliary body morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the thickened portion of the vascular tunic, which lies between the choroid and the iris" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005194 ! anterior uvea morphology [Term] id: VT:0005100 name: choroid pigmentation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the deposition or aggregation of coloring matter in the thin, highly vascularized membrane covering most of the posterior of the eye between the retina and the sclera" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0001324 ! eye pigmentation relationship: part_of VT:0005098 ! choroid morphology [Term] id: VT:0005101 name: ciliary body pigmentation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the deposition or aggregation of coloring matter in the thickened portion of the vascular tunic, which lies between the choroid and the iris" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005200 ! pigment epithelium of the eye morphology [Term] id: VT:0005102 name: iris pigmentation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the deposition or aggregation of coloring matter in the adjustable membrane, composed of the stroma and pigmented epithelium, located just in front of the crystalline lens within the eye" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0001324 ! eye pigmentation relationship: part_of VT:0001322 ! iris morphology [Term] id: VT:0005103 name: retinal pigmentation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the deposition or aggregation of coloring matter in the thin layer of neural tissue lining the back of the eyeball which contains visual receptors" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005201 ! retinal pigment epithelium morphology [Term] id: VT:0005104 name: tarsus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the eight bones of the instep: tibiale, talus, calcaneus, navicular, 3 cuneiform, and cuboid bones" [ISBN:978-0028454405 "Greene, EC Anatomy of the Rat", J:83132] comment: Note that humans only have seven tarsal bones, while rodents have eight. synonym: "tarsal bone morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "tarsals morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002115 ! skeleton extremities morphology [Term] id: VT:0005105 name: middle ear ossicle morphology alt_id: VT:0003738 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the three small bones of the middle ear" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "middle ear bone morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002116 ! craniofacial bone morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000049 ! middle ear morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005508 ! skeletal system morphology [Term] id: VT:0005106 name: incus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the middle of the three auditory ossicles" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:83132, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0005105 ! middle ear ossicle morphology [Term] id: VT:0005107 name: stapes morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the smallest and innermost of the three auditory ossicles" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0005105 ! middle ear ossicle morphology [Term] id: VT:0005108 name: ulna morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the medial and larger of the two bones of the forearm" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:83132] is_a: VT:0003723 ! long bone morphology [Term] id: VT:0005109 name: talus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the bone that articulates with the tibia and fibula" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:83132] synonym: "ankle bone morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005104 ! tarsus morphology [Term] id: VT:0005110 name: talus size def: "any measurable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the bone that articulates with the tibia and fibula" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:83132] relationship: part_of VT:0005109 ! talus morphology [Term] id: VT:0005112 name: anterior horn morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the ventral gray column of the spinal cord" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "ventral horn morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000955 ! spinal cord morphology [Term] id: VT:0005113 name: number of anterior horn cells def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells in the ventral gray column of the spinal cord" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0005112 ! anterior horn morphology [Term] id: VT:0005116 name: circulating pituitary hormone level alt_id: VT:0005115 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of any of the hormones secreted by the pituitary" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "serum level of pituitary hormone" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003965 ! pituitary hormone level is_a: VT:0005418 ! circulating hormone level [Term] id: VT:0005119 name: circulating thyroid-stimulating hormone level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of the hormone that stimulates the growth and function of the thyroid gland" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "serum levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone" EXACT [] synonym: "serum levels of thyropic hormone" EXACT [] synonym: "serum levels of thyrotrophin" EXACT [] synonym: "serum levels of thyrotropin" EXACT [] synonym: "serum levels of TSH" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003971 ! thyroid-stimulating hormone level is_a: VT:0005116 ! circulating pituitary hormone level [Term] id: VT:0005120 name: circulating growth hormone level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of the hormone that promotes body growth, fat mobilization, and inhibition of glucose utilization" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "serum levels of GH" EXACT [] synonym: "serum levels of growth hormone" EXACT [] synonym: "serum levels of pituitary growth hormone" EXACT [] synonym: "serum levels of somatotropic hormone" EXACT [] synonym: "serum levels of somatropin" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003968 ! growth hormone level is_a: VT:0005116 ! circulating pituitary hormone level [Term] id: VT:0005121 name: circulating prolactin level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of the hormone that stimulates milk secretion" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "serum levels of galactopoietic hormone" EXACT [] synonym: "serum levels of lactation hormone" EXACT [] synonym: "serum levels of lactogenic hormone" EXACT [] synonym: "serum levels of lactotropin" EXACT [] synonym: "serum levels of mammotropic factor" EXACT [] synonym: "serum levels of mammotropic hormone" EXACT [] synonym: "serum levels of PRL" EXACT [] synonym: "serum levels of prolactin" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003361 ! circulating gonadotropin level is_a: VT:0003970 ! prolactin level is_a: VT:0005116 ! circulating pituitary hormone level [Term] id: VT:0005144 name: circulating VLDL cholesterol level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of very low density lipoprotein, which normally transports triglycerides from the intestine and liver to muscle and adipose tissue" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "VLDL cholesterol level" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000180 ! circulating cholesterol level [Term] id: VT:0005149 name: gubernaculum morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the genitoinguinal ligaments that, in the male, connect the fetal testis to the developing scrotum, and, in the female, connect the ovaries to the uterus" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:55881] synonym: "gubernaculae morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002160 ! reproductive system morphology [Term] id: VT:0005153 name: B cell proliferation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of B cells to grow and divide in response to stimuli" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "B lymphocyte proliferation" EXACT [] synonym: "B-cell proliferation" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002459 ! B cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0005158 name: ovary cell number def: "characteristic related to the number of cells in the ovary" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0010033 ! reproductive system cell number is_a: VT:0010036 ! endocrine/exocrine system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0001127 ! ovary size [Term] id: VT:0005160 name: urine protein level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of serum protein in the urine, usually albumin, but also globulins" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:78193] relationship: part_of VT:0001757 ! urine chemistry [Term] id: VT:0005162 name: ability to move the wrist/hand def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the voluntary movement of muscles that control movement of the wrist and hand" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000753 ! ability to move [Term] id: VT:0005164 name: response to injury def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the body's reaction to trauma, especially that by physical means" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0005376 ! homeostasis/metabolism trait [Term] id: VT:0005167 name: blood-brain barrier integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the the structural completeness or structural soundness of the group of barriers and transport systems in the brain capillary endothelium that controls the entrance of substances into the brain extracellular space from the blood" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] comment: this should only be in the morphology branch relationship: part_of VT:0000075 ! blood-brain barrier morphology [Term] id: VT:0005168 name: female meiosis def: "characteristic related to the process of nuclear division that results in ova with one half the normal chromosome number of the original cell" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] xref: GO:0007143 is_a: VT:0001930 ! meiosis relationship: part_of VT:0001931 ! oogenesis [Term] id: VT:0005169 name: male meiosis def: "characteristic related to the process of nuclear division that results in sperm with one half the normal chromosome number of the original cell" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] xref: GO:0007140 is_a: VT:0001930 ! meiosis relationship: part_of VT:0001156 ! spermatogenesis [Term] id: VT:0005174 name: tail pigmentation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the deposition or aggregation of coloring matter in the tail" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002095 ! skin pigmentation relationship: part_of VT:0002111 ! tail morphology [Term] id: VT:0005177 name: total circulating cholesterol level alt_id: VT:0001549 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of these most abundant steroids in animal tissues, and precursors to steroid hormones and bile salts; also components of plasma membranes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_chkn synonym: "total plasma cholesterol level" EXACT [] synonym: "total serum cholesterol level" EXACT [] is_obsolete: true [Term] id: VT:0005180 name: circulating testosterone level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of this most potent androgen" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005418 ! circulating hormone level [Term] id: VT:0005183 name: circulating estradiol level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of this most potent estrogen" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0003369 ! circulating estrogen level [Term] id: VT:0005184 name: circulating progesterone level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of this antiestrogenic steroid" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:0005418 ! circulating hormone level [Term] id: VT:0005187 name: penis morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the organ of copulation and urination in the male" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0000516 ! urinary system morphology relationship: part_of VT:0001145 ! male reproductive system morphology [Term] id: VT:0005189 name: perineum length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the measure of the length of space from the genitals to the anus" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] synonym: "anogenital distance" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003315 ! perineum morphology [Term] id: VT:0005193 name: anterior eye segment morphology alt_id: VT:0000095 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the parts of the eye that lie in front of, or ventral to, the lens (inclusive)" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "anterior segment morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002092 ! eye morphology [Term] id: VT:0005194 name: anterior uvea morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the front, or ventral, portion of the vascular, pigmentary, or middle coat of the eye, including the ciliary body and the iris" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "Haller tunica vascula morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "tunica vasculosa bulbosa morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "uveal tract morphology" BROAD [] synonym: "vascular layer of the eyeball morphology" BROAD [] synonym: "vascular tunic of the eye morphology" BROAD [] synonym: "vasculosa oculi morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005193 ! anterior eye segment morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005197 ! uvea morphology [Term] id: VT:0005195 name: posterior eye segment morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of any of the parts of the eye that lie in back of, or dorsal to, the lens (but not inclusive)" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002092 ! eye morphology [Term] id: VT:0005196 name: posterior uvea morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the rear, or dorsal, portion of the vascular, pigmentary, or middle coat of the eye, includes the choroid" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "morphology of the vascular layer of the eyeball" BROAD [] synonym: "tunica vasculosa bulbi morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "tunica vasculosa oculi morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "uveal tract morphology" BROAD [] synonym: "vascular tunic of the eye morphology" BROAD [] relationship: part_of VT:0002864 ! ocular fundus morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005197 ! uvea morphology [Term] id: VT:0005197 name: uvea morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the pigmented vascular coat of the eyeball, consisting of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "morphology of the vascular layer of the eyeball" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002092 ! eye morphology [Term] id: VT:0005198 name: aqueous drainage system morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the structures associated with drainage of the aqueous humor from the eye, these include the trabecular meshwork, Schlemm's canal, the uveoscleral network, and the aqueous veins" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005194 ! anterior uvea morphology [Term] id: VT:0005199 name: iris pigment epithelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the epithelial layer of the iris composed of cells containing pigment granules" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0005200 ! pigment epithelium of the eye morphology relationship: part_of VT:0001322 ! iris morphology [Term] id: VT:0005200 name: pigment epithelium of the eye morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the epithelial layer of the retina, ciliary body, or iris composed of cells containing pigment granules" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001324 ! eye pigmentation [Term] id: VT:0005201 name: retinal pigment epithelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the epithelial layer of the retina composed of cells containing pigment granules" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0005200 ! pigment epithelium of the eye morphology relationship: part_of VT:0003727 ! retinal layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0005202 name: level of alertness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the awareness of a subject to their surroundings" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003313 ! locomotor activation [Term] id: VT:0005203 name: trabecular meshwork morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the pore-like structure surrounding the entire circumference of the anterior chamber through which aqueous humor circulates" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0004221 ! iridocorneal angle morphology [Term] id: VT:0005204 name: canal of Schlemm morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the vascular structure encircling the anterior chamber of the eye, through which the aqueous humor is returned to the blood circulation" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "circular sinus morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "Fontana canal morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "Lauth canal morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "Schlemm's canal morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "scleral venous sinus morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "sinus circularis morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "sinus venosus sclerae morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "venous sinus of sclera morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0004221 ! iridocorneal angle morphology [Term] id: VT:0005205 name: eye anterior chamber morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the space in the eye, filled with aqueous humor, and bounded anteriorly by the cornea and a small portion of the sclera and posteriorly by a small portion of the ciliary body, the iris, and part of the crystalline lens" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005193 ! anterior eye segment morphology [Term] id: VT:0005206 name: aqueous humor morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the clear, watery fluid that fills the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005205 ! eye anterior chamber morphology [Term] id: VT:0005207 name: aqueous vein morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the vessel that receives aqueous humor from the sinus venosus sclerae (canal of Schlemm)" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0004221 ! iridocorneal angle morphology [Term] id: VT:0005208 name: iris stroma morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the lamellated connective tissue of the iris" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0001322 ! iris morphology [Term] id: VT:0005209 name: gastric mucosa morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the surface epithelium of the stomach, which is made up of several different cell types" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] is_a: VT:0000473 ! stomach glandular epithelium morphology [Term] id: VT:0005211 name: thickness of gastric mucosa def: "any measurable characteristic related to the depth or width of the epithelial layer of the stomach" [J:77398, MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0005209 ! gastric mucosa morphology [Term] id: VT:0005215 name: islet of Langerhans morphology alt_id: VT:0001946 alt_id: VT:0005219 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the structures that are scattered throughout the pancreas and comprise its endocrine portion; within each islet there are three cell types: alpha, beta, and delta" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0001944 ! pancreas morphology [Term] id: VT:0005216 name: pancreatic alpha cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the cells of the pancreas that secrete glucagon" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0005215 ! islet of Langerhans morphology [Term] id: VT:0005217 name: pancreatic beta cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the cells of the pancreas that secrete insulin" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0005215 ! islet of Langerhans morphology [Term] id: VT:0005218 name: pancreatic delta cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the cells found in the pancreas and gastrointestinal tract that secrete somatostatin" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0005215 ! islet of Langerhans morphology [Term] id: VT:0005220 name: exocrine pancreas morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the acinar gland portion of the pancreas that secretes digestive enzymes" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0001944 ! pancreas morphology [Term] id: VT:0005221 name: rostral-caudal axis patterning alt_id: VT:0001703 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the development or formation of the axis that runs from the head to the tail of the body" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "anterior-posterior axis patterning" EXACT [] synonym: "head-tail axis patterning" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002084 ! developmental patterning [Term] id: VT:0005222 name: somite size def: "any measurable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of any of the segmental masses along the notochord of the developing embryo" [J:72325] relationship: part_of VT:0001688 ! somite development [Term] id: VT:0005223 name: anterior-posterior polarity of the somites def: "any measurable characteristic related to the development or formation of the somites along the axis that runs from the front to the back surface of the body" [J:72325, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005221 ! rostral-caudal axis patterning relationship: part_of VT:0001688 ! somite development [Term] id: VT:0005224 name: left-right axis symmetry of the somites def: "any measurable characteristic related to the formation or development of the somites in relation to the left and right sides of the body" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001706 ! left-right axis patterning relationship: part_of VT:0001688 ! somite development [Term] id: VT:0005225 name: vertebra development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the vertebrae during their formation from the sclerotome" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002113 ! skeletal system development [Term] id: VT:0005226 name: vertebral arch development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the posterior projection from the body of a vertebra that encloses the vertebral foramen during its formation and differentiation" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0005225 ! vertebra development [Term] id: VT:0005227 name: vertebral body development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the main portion of the vertebra anterior to the vertebral canal, and distinct from the vertebral arch, during its formation and differentiation" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0005225 ! vertebra development [Term] id: VT:0005228 name: fusion of vertebral bodies/neural arches def: "characteristic related to the joining of the main portion of the vertebra anterior to the vertebral canal and the cartilaginous or bony arch that encloses and protects the spinal cord on the back" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "vertebral body/neural arch fusion" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005227 ! vertebral body development [Term] id: VT:0005229 name: intervertebral disk development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the cartilaginous and gelatinous structure found between vertebrae during their formation and differentiation" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000164 ! cartilage development relationship: part_of VT:0005225 ! vertebra development [Term] id: VT:0005231 name: brachial lymph node morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the lymph nodes located along the brachial vein that receive drainage from most of the free upper limb and send efferent vessels to the central axillary lymph nodes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "humeral axillary lymph node morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002340 ! axillary lymph node morphology [Term] id: VT:0005232 name: mesenteric lymph node morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the lymph nodes located in the mesentary, of which there are 3 classes: ileocolic, juxtaintestinal mesenteric, and central superior group" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0002339 ! lymph node morphology [Term] id: VT:0005235 name: olfactory pathway morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the set of nerve fibers conducting impulses from olfactory receptors to the cerebral cortex, including the olfactory nerve; olfactory bulb; olfactory tract, olfactory tubercle, anterior perforated substance, and olfactory cortex" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0000787 ! telencephalon morphology [Term] id: VT:0005236 name: olfactory nerve morphology alt_id: VT:0001057 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the first cranial nerve, which conveys the sense of smell" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "CN-I" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001056 ! cranial nerve morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005235 ! olfactory pathway morphology [Term] id: VT:0005237 name: olfactory tract morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the nerve-like, white band composed primarily of nerve fibers originating from the mitral cells and tufted cells of the olfactory bulb, but also containing the scattered cells of the anterior olfactory nucleus" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:34460] relationship: part_of VT:0005235 ! olfactory pathway morphology [Term] id: VT:0005239 name: Bruch membrane morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the transparent, nearly structureless inner layer of the choroid in contact with the pigmented layer of the retina" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "Bruch's membrane morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "Henle membrane morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "lamina basalis choroidae morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "lamina vitrea morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "morphology of the basal lamina of the choroid" EXACT [] synonym: "morphology of the basal layer of the choroid" EXACT [] synonym: "vitreous lamella morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005098 ! choroid morphology [Term] id: VT:0005240 name: amacrine cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the interneurons of the retina" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0000965 ! sensory neuron morphology relationship: part_of VT:0001325 ! retina morphology [Term] id: VT:0005241 name: retinal ganglion layer morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the innermost nuclear layer of the retina, which projects axons through the optic nerve to the brain" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "retinal ganglion cell morphology" NARROW [] is_a: VT:0006069 ! retinal neuronal layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0005246 name: orbit morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the contents of the bony cavity that contains the eyeball or of any of the parts of the bones which form the cavity" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002092 ! eye morphology [Term] id: VT:0005247 name: extraocular muscle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of any of the striated muscles that move the eye and include: superior rectus, inferior rectus, medial rectus, lateral rectus, superior oblique, inferior oblique, retractor bulbi" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0000759 ! skeletal muscle morphology is_a: VT:0003686 ! eye muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0005248 name: Harderian gland morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the sebaceous gland located behind the eyeball in the orbit that excretes fluid that facilitates movement of the third eyelid" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] is_a: VT:0002163 ! gland morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005246 ! orbit morphology [Term] id: VT:0005249 name: palatine bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of either of two irregularly shaped bones that form the back of the hard palate and helps to form the nasal cavity and the floor of the orbits" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "hard palate morphology" BROAD [] is_a: VT:0005552 ! orbital bone morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005274 ! viscerocranium morphology [Term] id: VT:0005250 name: Sertoli cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of cells of the seminiferous tubules that create the blood-testes barrier and enable spermatogenesis" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:70212] is_a: VT:0001940 ! testicular cell number relationship: part_of VT:0002784 ! Sertoli cell morphology relationship: part_of VT:0004109 ! Sertoli cell development [Term] id: VT:0005252 name: meibomian gland morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of sebaceous glands embedded in the tarsal plate of each eyelid" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0002163 ! gland morphology relationship: part_of VT:0001340 ! eyelid morphology [Term] id: VT:0005253 name: eye physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the ocular system or any of its parts" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0015027 ! craniofacial physiology [Term] id: VT:0005254 name: visual axis alignment def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the alignment of the visual axes of the eyes" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0002092 ! eye morphology [Term] id: VT:0005257 name: intraocular pressure def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of force per unit area exerted by the intraocular fluid within the eye" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0005253 ! eye physiology [Term] id: VT:0005265 name: blood urea nitrogen level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the circulating concentration of nitrogen, in the form of urea; commonly used to measure renal function" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "BUN level" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000179 ! blood chemistry [Term] id: VT:0005267 name: olfactory cortex morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the piriform cortex, part of the olfactory tract, which receives its major afferents from the olfactory bulb, and is primarily responsible for the identification of odors" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:83884] synonym: "piriform area morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "piriform cortex morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005235 ! olfactory pathway morphology [Term] id: VT:0005269 name: occipital bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the bone at the lower, posterior part of the skull" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000076 ! calvaria morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005273 ! cranial base morphology [Term] id: VT:0005270 name: zygomatic bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the quadrilateral bone that forms the prominence of the cheek" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: " jugal bone morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "cheek bone morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "malar bone morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "yoke bone morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005552 ! orbital bone morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005274 ! viscerocranium morphology [Term] id: VT:0005271 name: lacrimal bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the irregularly thin plate that forms part of the medial wall of the orbit behind the frontal process of the maxilla" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0005552 ! orbital bone morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005274 ! viscerocranium morphology [Term] id: VT:0005272 name: temporal bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the large, irregular bone located at the base and side of the skull; consists of three parts at birth: squamous, tympanic, and petrous" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0005552 ! orbital bone morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000076 ! calvaria morphology [Term] id: VT:0005273 name: cranial base morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the bones that form the floor of the cranial cavity" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "basicranium morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "basis cranii morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "morphology of the base of skull" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000074 ! neurocranium morphology [Term] id: VT:0005274 name: viscerocranium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the part of the skull that comprises the facial bones" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "facial bone morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000438 ! skull morphology [Term] id: VT:0005275 name: skin tensile strength def: "any measurable characteristic related to the maximum tension the skin can withstand without tearing" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:84062] relationship: part_of VT:0001191 ! skin condition [Term] id: VT:0005277 name: brainstem morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the midbrain, pons, or medulla" [J:82670, MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002152 ! brain morphology [Term] id: VT:0005278 name: cholesterol homeostasis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the state of equilibrium in the body of these most abundant steroids in animal tissues, and precursors to steroid hormones and bile salts; also components of plasma membranes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:71350] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0002118 ! lipid homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0005280 name: fatty acid level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of organic, monobasic acids derived from hydrocarbons, which are complexed with serum albumin for transport; they are saturated and unsaturated" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0001547 ! lipid level relationship: part_of VT:0005666 ! adipose tissue physiology [Term] id: VT:0005285 name: unsaturated fatty acid level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the non-circulating level of organic, monobasic acids derived from hydrocarbons in which the carbon chain has one or more double or triple carbon-carbon bonds" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0005280 ! fatty acid level [Term] id: VT:0005286 name: saturated fatty acid level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the non-circulating level of organic, monobasic acids derived from hydrocarbons in which the carbon chain contains only single carbon-carbon bonds" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0005280 ! fatty acid level [Term] id: VT:0005288 name: oxygen consumption rate def: "any measurable characteristic related to the rate at which oxygen enters the blood from alveolar gas; this is equal in the steady state to the consumption of oxygen by tissue metabolism throughout the body" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "metabolic rate" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003948 ! gas homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0005291 name: glucose tolerance def: "any measurable characteristic related to the response to oral consumption or intravenous injection of specified amounts of glucose; measured by determining whole blood or plasma sugar level in a fasting state before and after taking glucose at specified intervals" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0002078 ! glucose homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0005294 name: heart ventricle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the lower chamber(s) of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn synonym: "cardiac ventricle morphology" RELATED [] synonym: "cardiac ventricular morphology" RELATED [] synonym: "heart ventricular morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000266 ! heart morphology [Term] id: VT:0005295 name: left ventricle integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the left lower chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000053 ! heart integrity relationship: part_of VT:0003921 ! left ventricle morphology [Term] id: VT:0005296 name: humerus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the bone of the forelimb that articulates with the scapula above and the radius and ulna below" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:0003723 ! long bone morphology [Term] id: VT:0005298 name: clavicle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the doubly curved long bone that forms part of the shoulder girdle and articulates with the sternum and the scapula" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "collar bone morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000148 ! shoulder/pelvic girdle morphology [Term] id: VT:0005299 name: eye posterior chamber morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the ring-like space, filled with aqueous humor, between the iris/pupil anteriorly and the lens and ciliary body posteriorly" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005193 ! anterior eye segment morphology [Term] id: VT:0005300 name: corneal stroma morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the lamellated connective tissue of the cornea" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0001312 ! cornea morphology [Term] id: VT:0005301 name: corneal endothelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the single layer of large flattened cells that cover the surface of the cornea" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0001312 ! cornea morphology [Term] id: VT:0005303 name: urinary bladder physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the distensible musculomembranous bag for holding urine" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "urinary bladder dysfunction" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005502 ! urinary system physiology [Term] id: VT:0005305 name: coagulating gland size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the anterior lobe of the prostate" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0001163 ! coagulating gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0005306 name: phalanx morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the long bones of the digits" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "phalanges morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002115 ! skeleton extremities morphology [Term] id: VT:0005308 name: circulating ammonia level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of this colorless alkaline gas, formed in the body during organic decomposition" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0000179 ! blood chemistry [Term] id: VT:0005310 name: salivary gland physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of any of the glands in the mouth that secrete saliva" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "salivary gland function" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002164 ! gland physiology relationship: part_of VT:0001663 ! alimentary system physiology [Term] id: VT:0005311 name: circulating amino acid level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of the organic compounds, which, when polymerized, form proteins" [J:83263, MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "blood amino acid level" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005332 ! amino acid level relationship: part_of VT:0000179 ! blood chemistry [Term] id: VT:0005316 name: response to tactile stimuli def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to reflex action normally induced by touch or pain" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002734 ! mechanical nociception [Term] id: VT:0005319 name: enzyme/coenzyme level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of any of these proteins, or their cofactors, that act as catalysts to induce chemical changes in other substances" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001764 ! homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0005320 name: biopterin level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of this pterin found in yeast, the fruit fly and in normal human urine, the reduced form of which acts as a coenzyme for many enzymatic reactions" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:84533] is_a: VT:0005319 ! enzyme/coenzyme level [Term] id: VT:0005321 name: neopterin level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of this pteridine derivative, which is present in body fluids and is a precursor in the biosynthesis of biopterin; elevated levels result from immune activation, malignant disease, allograft rejection, and viral infection" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:84533] relationship: part_of VT:0005320 ! biopterin level [Term] id: VT:0005325 name: glomerulus morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the capillary loops of the kidney that normally function as a filtration unit" [J:57971, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "glomerular capillaries morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002827 ! renal corpuscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0005326 name: podocyte morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the foot processes of the epithelial cells of the glomerulus" [J:57971, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "glomerular epithelial cell morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005325 ! glomerulus morphology [Term] id: VT:0005327 name: mesangial cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the phagocytic cell in the capillary tuft of the renal glomerulus, interposed between endothelial cells and the basement membrane in the central or stalk region of the tuft" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:57971] synonym: "deep cell morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "intercapillary cell morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005325 ! glomerulus morphology [Term] id: VT:0005328 name: circulating creatinine level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of this product of creatine catabolism" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] comment: abnormal levels indicative of renal dysfunction relationship: part_of VT:0000179 ! blood chemistry [Term] id: VT:0005329 name: heart muscle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the involuntary muscle comprising the myocardium" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "cardiac muscle morphology" RELATED [] synonym: "myocardial morphology" RELATED [] xref: MP:0005329 relationship: part_of VT:0000266 ! heart morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002108 ! muscular system morphology [Term] id: VT:0005332 name: amino acid level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of the organic compounds, which, when polymerized, form proteins" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0001764 ! homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0005334 name: fat pad morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the encapsulated adipose tissue" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn synonym: "fat body morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000003 ! adipose tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0005335 name: gonadal fat pad morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the encapsulated adipose tissue associated with the ovaries or testes" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "gonadal fat depot morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "perigonadal fat pad morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005334 ! fat pad morphology [Term] id: VT:0005336 name: inguinal fat pad morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the encapsulated adipose tissue found in the groin" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "inguinal fat depot morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005334 ! fat pad morphology [Term] id: VT:0005337 name: retroperitoneal fat pad morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the encapsulated adipose tissue found on the dorsal side of the peritoneum" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "retroperitoneal fat depot morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005334 ! fat pad morphology [Term] id: VT:0005342 name: lipid absorption def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the body to take in fat-soluble substances (molecules composed of carbon and hydrogen and are characteristically insoluble in water)" [J:85204, MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001666 ! nutrient absorption relationship: part_of VT:0002118 ! lipid homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0005345 name: circulating corticosterone level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of this adrenocortical steroid; induces glycogen deposition and regulates sodium conservation and potassium secretion" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn synonym: "serum level of corticosterone" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003366 ! circulating glucocorticoid level is_a: VT:0003963 ! corticosterone level [Term] id: VT:0005346 name: circulating aldosterone level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of this hormone, secreted by the adrenal cortex, in the bloodstream; regulates sodium conservation and potassium secretion in the distal renal tubule" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] synonym: "serum aldosterone level" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005418 ! circulating hormone level [Term] id: VT:0005349 name: interleukin-6 physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of this soluble factor produced by B- and T-cells, with effects on T- and B-cell growth and differentiation, and in acute phase reactions" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease"] synonym: "IL-6 physiology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002529 ! interleukin physiology [Term] id: VT:0005353 name: patella morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the large sesamoid bone that covers the anterior surface of the knee" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:47316, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "kneecap morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002115 ! skeleton extremities morphology [Term] id: VT:0005354 name: ilium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the broad, flaring portion of the hip bone, which is distinct at birth, but later fuses with the ischium and the pubis" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:47316, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "iliac bone morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000148 ! shoulder/pelvic girdle morphology [Term] id: VT:0005355 name: thyroid gland size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the endocrine gland located in the front and to the sides of the upper part of the trachea, and which secretes thyroid hormone and calcitonin" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:85158, MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000681 ! thyroid gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0005358 name: incisor morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the long pointed teeth; most anterior and prominent in the jaw" [J:85574, MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002100 ! tooth morphology [Term] id: VT:0005359 name: incisor growth def: "any measurable characteristic related to the rate of increase in size of the long pointed teeth, most anterior and prominent in the jaw" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000116 ! tooth development [Term] id: VT:0005361 name: pituitary gland size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the pituitary gland, the compound gland suspended from the base of the hypothalamus, which secretes somatotropins, prolactin, TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), gonadotropins, adrenal corticotropin" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000633 ! pituitary gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0005362 name: Langerhans cell physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of the phagocytic dendritic cells principally found in the epidermis" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "Langerhans cell function" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002376 ! dendritic cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0005365 name: bile salt homeostasis def: "characteristic related to the regulation of the steroid salts derived from cholesterol in the liver, which play an important role in the digestion and absorption of fats" [J:86154, MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001764 ! homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0005369 name: muscular system trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the contractile tissue that produces movement" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait [Term] id: VT:0005371 name: limbs/digits/tail trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the limbs, digits, or tail" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0100003 ! anatomical region trait [Term] id: VT:0005372 name: life span trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic pertaining to an organism's lifespan" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig synonym: "lifespan" EXACT [] synonym: "survival" EXACT [] synonym: "viability" EXACT [] synonym: "viable" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait [Term] id: VT:0005375 name: adipose trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of fat tissue" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "fat trait" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0100002 ! connective tissue trait [Term] id: VT:0005376 name: homeostasis/metabolism trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the state of equilibrium in the body and the processes via which it is maintained" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait [Term] id: VT:0005380 name: embryogenesis trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the establishment of the configuration of the embryonic body" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0100004 ! development trait [Term] id: VT:0005382 name: craniofacial trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the face and/or cranium" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0100003 ! anatomical region trait [Term] id: VT:0005384 name: cellular trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the contents or vital processes of the cell" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "cell trait" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait [Term] id: VT:0005386 name: behavior trait alt_id: VT:0001350 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the actions or reactions of organisms" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait [Term] id: VT:0005388 name: respiratory system trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the system responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide with the environment" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait [Term] id: VT:0005389 name: reproductive system trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the organs associated with producing offspring" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "reproduction" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait [Term] id: VT:0005391 name: vision trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to see" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:1000781 ! nervous system trait [Term] id: VT:0005392 name: touch/nociception trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to sense contact with objects or in the ability to sense pain, most often registered by mechanoreceptors in the skin and mucous membranes" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:1000781 ! nervous system trait [Term] id: VT:0005394 name: taste/olfaction trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the organs involved in taste or smell" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:1000781 ! nervous system trait [Term] id: VT:0005400 name: vitamin level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of any of the organic substances found in food that are necessary in trace amounts for normal metabolic function" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004019 ! vitamin homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0005401 name: fat-soluble vitamin level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of any of the organic substances found in food that are necessary in trace amounts for normal metabolic function and which require the presence of lipids for assimilation in the body" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005400 ! vitamin level [Term] id: VT:0005402 name: action potential def: "any measurable characteristic related to the change in electrical potential of a neuron or muscle fiber when stimulated above its threshold potential" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:DHM "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0002272 ! nervous system electrophysiology [Term] id: VT:0005403 name: nerve conduction def: "any measurable characteristic related to the act of transmitting electricity along a single nerve" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002272 ! nervous system electrophysiology [Term] id: VT:0005404 name: axon morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the single process of a nerve cell that normally conducts impulses away from the cell body" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0002882 ! neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0005406 name: heart size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions, proportions, magnitude, or extent of the cardiac muscle or any of its component structures" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "cardiac size" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000266 ! heart morphology [Term] id: VT:0005409 name: coat color intensity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount and distribution of yellow pigment (phaeomelanin) relative to black or brown pigment (eumelanin)" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002075 ! coat color [Term] id: VT:0005410 name: fertilization def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process beginning with penetration of the secondary oocyte by the spermatozoon and completed by fusion of the male and female pronuclei" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0001919 ! reproductive system physiology [Term] id: VT:0005411 name: onset of fertilization def: "any measurable characteristic related to the time of onset of the process beginning with penetration of the secondary oocyte by the spermatozoon and completed by fusion of the male and female pronuclei" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005410 ! fertilization [Term] id: VT:0005412 name: blood vessel patency def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the openness of the tubes that carry blood through the body" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "vascular patency" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000088 ! blood vessel integrity [Term] id: VT:0005416 name: circulating protein level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of any of the macromolecules consisting of long chains of amino acids in peptide linkage" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "protein level" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000179 ! blood chemistry [Term] id: VT:0005418 name: circulating hormone level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of any of the chemical substances that have specific regulatory effects on the activity of a certain organ or organs; originally applied to substances secreted by various endocrine glands and transported in the bloodstream to the target organs, it is sometimes extended to include substances that are not produced by the endocrine glands but that have similar effects" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0003953 ! hormone level relationship: part_of VT:0000179 ! blood chemistry [Term] id: VT:0005423 name: somatic nervous system physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of any of the cranial and spinal nerves or their ganglia or the peripheral sensory receptors" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003633 ! nervous system physiology [Term] id: VT:0005424 name: body movement coordination def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to skillful and effective interaction of motions of the whole body or a portion of the body" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "coordination of voluntary muscular movement" NARROW [] is_a: VT:0001516 ! motor coordination/balance [Term] id: VT:0005428 name: clinical chemistry def: "any measurable characteristic related to the presence of physiologically significant substances in the blood, urine, tissue, and body fluids" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001764 ! homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0005431 name: oocyte number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of germ cells in the female" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "female germ cell number" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002209 ! germ cell number [Term] id: VT:0005432 name: pro-B cell morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of cells in the developing B cell lineage that have displayed B cell surface markers, but have not yet completed heavy chain gene rearrangement" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002144 ! B lymphocyte differentiation [Term] id: VT:0005437 name: glycogen level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of this readily converted carbohydrate reserve, found in most tissues of the body, especially liver and muscle" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0005438 ! glycogen homeostasis relationship: part_of VT:1000694 ! muscle glycogen homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0005438 name: glycogen homeostasis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the processing and/or utilization of this readily converted carbohydrate reserve, found in most tissues of the body, especially liver and muscle" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002078 ! glucose homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0005442 name: pyramidal neuron morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the projection neurons in the cerebral cortex and hippocampus" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] synonym: "pyramidal cell morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002882 ! neuron morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000788 ! cerebral cortex morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000807 ! hippocampus morphology [Term] id: VT:0005443 name: ethanol metabolism def: "characteristic related to the ability to metabolize the clear, colorless liquid that is the primary ingredient in alcoholic beverages" [J:55555, MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "alcohol metabolism" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002585 ! pharmacokinetics of xenobiotic [Term] id: VT:0005444 name: retinol metabolism def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability to metabolize this organic compound that plays an essential role in metabolic functioning of the retina, the growth of and differentiation of epithelial tissue, the growth of bone, reproduction, and the immune response" [J:55555, MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004019 ! vitamin homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0005445 name: neurotransmitter release def: "any measurable characteristic related to the secretion of endogenous signaling molecules normally secreted by neurons that alter the behavior of neurons or effector cells" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002204 ! neurotransmitter level [Term] id: VT:0005446 name: synaptic epinephrine release def: "any measurable characteristic related to the secretion across synapses of the active sympathomimetic hormone that stimulates both the alpha- and beta- adrenergic systems, causes systemic vasoconstriction and gastrointestinal relaxation, stimulates the heart, and dilates bronchi and cerebral vessels" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "synaptic adrenaline release" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005445 ! neurotransmitter release [Term] id: VT:0005447 name: synaptic norepinephrine release def: "any measurable characteristic related to the secretion across synapses of this widespread central and autonomic neurotransmitter, the principal transmitter of most postganglionic sympathetic fibers and of the diffuse projection system in the brain arising from the locus ceruleus" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005445 ! neurotransmitter release [Term] id: VT:0005448 name: energy balance def: "characteristic related to the equilibrium between intake and expenditure of calories" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002121 ! metabolism [Term] id: VT:0005449 name: food intake def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the amount of food taken in" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig synonym: "feed consumption" EXACT [] synonym: "food consumption" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001431 ! eating behavior [Term] id: VT:0005450 name: energy expenditure def: "characteristic related to the utilization of calories" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "energy metabolism" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005448 ! energy balance [Term] id: VT:0005451 name: body composition def: "any measurable characteristic related to the relative amounts of various components of the body" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001764 ! homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0005452 name: body fat amount def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the total quantity of connective tissue composed of fat cells" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "adipose tissue amount" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000003 ! adipose tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0005456 name: weight gain def: "any measurable characteristic related to an increase in body weight" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001259 ! body weight [Term] id: VT:0005457 name: percent body fat def: "any measurable characteristic related to the measurement of the amount of adipose tissue in the body relative to total body weight" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005452 ! body fat amount [Term] id: VT:0005460 name: leukopoiesis alt_id: VT:0002430 def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the generation of white blood cells (leukocytes) from the pluripotent hematopoietic stem cells of the bone marrow; two significant pathways generate various types of leukocytes: myelopoiesis, in which leukocytes in the blood are derived from myeloid stem cells, and lymphopoiesis, in which leukocytes of the lymphatic system (lymphocytes) are generated from lymphoid stem cells" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "leukocyte morphology/development" EXACT [] synonym: "white blood cell morphology/development" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002449 ! immune cell development relationship: part_of VT:0002123 ! hematopoiesis [Term] id: VT:0005461 name: dendritic cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the cells of hematopoietic origin, typically resident in particular tissues, specialized in the uptake, processing, and transport of antigens to lymph nodes for the purpose of stimulating an immune response via T cell activation" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0015026 ! leukocyte morphology [Term] id: VT:0005462 name: mast cell morphology/development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of the granulated cells found in most tissues and which contain large amounts of histamine and heparin in granules" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] is_a: VT:0002441 ! granulocyte morphology/development [Term] id: VT:0005463 name: CD4+ T cell physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of the subset of T lymphocytes that carry the CD4 marker, recognize intravesicular peptides bound to MHC class-II molecules, and turn on antibody production" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "CD4+ T cell function" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002444 ! T cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0005464 name: platelet physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the non-nucleated cells found in the blood and involved in blood coagulation" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "platelet function" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002551 ! blood coagulation relationship: part_of VT:0100017 ! circulatory system physiology [Term] id: VT:0005465 name: T helper 1 physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of the subset of helper T cells that enhance cell-mediated immune responses; these cells secrete IL-1 and gamma-IFN and are generally involved in inflammatory responses" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "T helper 1 function" EXACT [] synonym: "TH1 function" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005463 ! CD4+ T cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0005466 name: T helper 2 physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of the subset of T helper cells that enhance humoral immunity and inhibit cell-mediated immune responses; these cells produce IL-4 and induce B cells to produce IgE and IgG1, while also supporting eosinophil and mast cell functions" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "T helper 2 function" EXACT [] synonym: "TH2 function" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005463 ! CD4+ T cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0005467 name: chemotactic leukotriene physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of any of a subset of leukotrienes that are involved in attracting leukocytes to a site of tissue injury" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002522 ! chemotactic factor physiology [Term] id: VT:0005468 name: thyroid hormone level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of any of the hormones secreted by the thyroid gland" [J:13923, MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0003953 ! hormone level [Term] id: VT:0005469 name: thyroxine level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of the major hormone derived from the thyroid gland; it normally affects cellular metabolism" [J:13923, MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "T4 level" EXACT [] synonym: "thyroxin level" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005468 ! thyroid hormone level [Term] id: VT:0005472 name: triiodothyronine level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of this hormone synthesized and secreted by the thyroid; normally, this is the main thyroid hormone used by the tissues" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "T3 level" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005468 ! thyroid hormone level [Term] id: VT:0005475 name: circulating thryoxine level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of the major hormone derived from the thyroid gland; it normally affects cellular metabolism" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "circulating level of T4" EXACT [] synonym: "circulating level of thryoxin" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003351 ! circulating thyroid hormone level is_a: VT:0005469 ! thyroxine level [Term] id: VT:0005476 name: circulating triiodothyronine level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of this hormone synthesized and secreted by the thyroid; normally, this is the main thyroid hormone used by the tissues" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "circulating level of T3" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003351 ! circulating thyroid hormone level is_a: VT:0005472 ! triiodothyronine level [Term] id: VT:0005488 name: bronchial epithelial cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the numbers of cells lining the inner surfaces of the bronchi" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0010038 ! respiratory system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0002264 ! bronchus morphology [Term] id: VT:0005490 name: Clara cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the numbers of the rounded, club-shaped, nonciliated cells found between ciliated cells in bronchiolar epithelium" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:48446] is_a: VT:0010038 ! respiratory system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0002264 ! bronchus morphology [Term] id: VT:0005493 name: stomach epithelial cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of cells in the epithelial layer of the stomach" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0010039 ! alimentary system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0000471 ! stomach epithelium morphology [Term] id: VT:0005495 name: macrophage recruitment def: "characteristic related to the accumulation of macrophages in a specific location in response to a wide variety of substances released at the sites of inflammatory reactions" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002451 ! macrophage physiology [Term] id: VT:0005499 name: olfactory system morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the organs involved in smell" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005394 ! taste/olfaction trait [Term] id: VT:0005500 name: gustatory system morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the organs involved in taste" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0005394 ! taste/olfaction trait [Term] id: VT:0005501 name: skin physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the membranous protective covering of the body" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0100019 ! integumentary system physiology [Term] id: VT:0005502 name: urinary system physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in any of the organs involved in the production or excretion of urine" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:1000777 ! urinary system trait [Term] id: VT:0005503 name: tendon morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the fibrous bands or cords of connective tissue at the ends of muscle fibers that attach muscles to bones and other structures" [J:45509, MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0002108 ! muscular system morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005508 ! skeletal system morphology [Term] id: VT:0005504 name: ligament morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the flexible bands of fibrous tissue that connect the articular extremities of bones" [J:45509, MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] relationship: part_of VT:0005508 ! skeletal system morphology [Term] id: VT:0005508 name: skeletal system morphology alt_id: VT:0000055 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the bony framework of the body in vertebrates" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000778 ! skeletal system trait [Term] id: VT:0005521 name: circulating atrial natriuretic factor level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of this peptide hormone in the blood; it regulates the water-electrolyte balance and acts as a vasodilator" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] is_a: VT:0005418 ! circulating hormone level [Term] id: VT:0005524 name: renal plasma flow rate def: "any measurable characteristic related to the volume of plasma passing through the kidney per unit time" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] relationship: part_of VT:0100012 ! kidney vascular physiology [Term] id: VT:0005529 name: renal vascular resistance def: "any measurable characteristic related to the force opposing blood flow in the kidney blood vessels" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] relationship: part_of VT:0100012 ! kidney vascular physiology [Term] id: VT:0005535 name: body temperature def: "any measurable characteristic related to the level of heat maintained by a living being" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001764 ! homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0005537 name: cerebral aqueduct morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the channel in the mesencephalon that connects the third and fourth ventricles" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:hdene "Howard Dene, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "aqueduct of Sylvius morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000897 ! midbrain morphology [Term] id: VT:0005541 name: iris stromal pigmentation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the deposition or aggregation of coloring matter in the framework of the iris" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005102 ! iris pigmentation relationship: part_of VT:0005208 ! iris stroma morphology [Term] id: VT:0005543 name: corneal thickness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the width of the cornea, the transparent anterior portion of the fibrous coat of the eye that serves as the chief refractory structure" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0001312 ! cornea morphology [Term] id: VT:0005545 name: lens development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the transparent structure of the eye responsible for focusing light rays during its formation and differentation" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0001286 ! eye development [Term] id: VT:0005547 name: Muller cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the elongated neuroglial cells that traverse all the layers of the retina and that act as supporting elements" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "Muller fiber morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001325 ! retina morphology [Term] id: VT:0005548 name: retinal pigment epithelium size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the epithelial layer of the retina composed of cells containing pigment granules" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0005201 ! retinal pigment epithelium morphology [Term] id: VT:0005549 name: retinal pigment epithelium cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the numbers of cells in the epithelial layer of the retina composed of cells containing pigment granules" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0010041 ! craniofacial cell number relationship: part_of VT:0005548 ! retinal pigment epithelium size [Term] id: VT:0005551 name: eye electrophysiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the eye as determined through electrophysiological recordings from single cells or summary recordings from multiple cells (e.g. electroretinogram)" [NMF:pretel "Stephanie Pretel, Neuroscience Mutagenesis Facility Curator"] is_a: VT:0005391 ! vision trait relationship: part_of VT:0005253 ! eye physiology [Term] id: VT:0005552 name: orbital bone morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the bony cavity that contains the eyeball and is formed by parts of eight bones in the mouse: maxilla, lacrimal, zygomatic, frontal, temporal, sphenoid, ethmoid, palatine" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0000438 ! skull morphology [Term] id: VT:0005558 name: creatinine clearance def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of this creatine metabolite filtered by the kidneys in a specific period of time; indicative of kidney function" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0003606 ! kidney tubular physiology [Term] id: VT:0005563 name: total hemoglobin content def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the total hemoglobin content in the circulating blood" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001588 ! hemoglobin level [Term] id: VT:0005567 name: circulating total protein level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total concentration of these macromolecules in the blood" [RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] synonym: "plasma total protein level" EXACT [] synonym: "total protein level" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005416 ! circulating protein level [Term] id: VT:0005572 name: breathing frequency def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of breaths in a given period of time" [RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0001951 ! breathing pattern [Term] id: VT:0005581 name: renin activity def: "characteristic related to the ability of this enzyme to cleave angiotensinogen and create angiotensin I" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] synonym: "angiotensinogenase activity" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005584 ! enzyme/coenzyme activity [Term] id: VT:0005584 name: enzyme/coenzyme activity def: "characteristic related to the ability of any of these proteins, or their cofactors, to act as catalysts to induce chemical changes in other substances" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] relationship: part_of VT:0002121 ! metabolism [Term] id: VT:0005587 name: Meckel's cartilage development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the cartilage bar in the mandibular arch that forms a temporary supporting structure in the embryonic mandible; gives rise to middle ear bones and sphenomandibular and anterior malleolar ligaments during its formation and differentiation" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "mandibular cartilage development" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003935 ! craniofacial development relationship: part_of VT:0003938 ! ear development [Term] id: VT:0005592 name: blood vessel smooth muscle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the nonstriated, involuntary muscle tissue of the blood vessels" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "vascular smooth muscle morphology" RELATED [] xref: MP:0005592 is_a: VT:0000767 ! smooth muscle morphology relationship: part_of VT:0001614 ! blood vessel morphology [Term] id: VT:0005593 name: vascular smooth muscle contractility def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the nonstriated, involuntary muscle tissue of the blood vessels to shorten or develop increased tension" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] is_a: VT:0000740 ! smooth muscle contractility relationship: part_of VT:0005595 ! vascular smooth muscle physiology [Term] id: VT:0005594 name: vascular smooth muscle dilation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the widening of the nonstriated, involuntary muscle tissue of the blood vessels" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0005595 ! vascular smooth muscle physiology [Term] id: VT:0005595 name: vascular smooth muscle physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the nonstriated, involuntary muscle tissue of the blood vessels" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology [Term] id: VT:0005603 name: neuron size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of any of the structural and functional units of the nervous system, which consist of the nerve cell body, the dendrites, and the axon" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0002882 ! neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0005607 name: bleeding time def: "any measurable characteristic related to the duration of blood flow after skin puncture; indicative of platelet and capillary function" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0002551 ! blood coagulation [Term] id: VT:0005608 name: heart interstices patency def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the openness of the small spaces within the tissue of the heart" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "cardiac interstices patency" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000053 ! heart integrity [Term] id: VT:0005609 name: circulating antidiuretic hormone level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of this peptide hormone in the blood; it is normally released by the neurohypophysis to control water metabolism and balance by regulating water loss; it also contracts smooth muscle" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] synonym: "circulating level of ADH" EXACT [] synonym: "circulating level of vasopressin" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005418 ! circulating hormone level [Term] id: VT:0005620 name: muscle contractility def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of a muscle to shorten or to develop increased tension" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology [Term] id: VT:0005621 name: cell physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the cell" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:hdene "Howard Dene, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005384 ! cellular trait [Term] id: VT:0005623 name: meninges morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the membranes covering the spinal cord and brain, including the dura mater (external), arachnoid (middle), and pia mater (internal)" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:48079, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000955 ! spinal cord morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002152 ! brain morphology [Term] id: VT:0005624 name: plasma anion gap def: "any measurable characteristic related to the measurement of the interval between the sum of routinely measured cations minus the sum of the routinely measured anions in the blood; the anion gap = (Na+ + K+) - (Cl- + HCO3-) where Na- is sodium, K+ is potassium, Cl- is chloride, and HCO3- is bicarbonate" [RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] relationship: part_of VT:0001765 ! ion homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0005629 name: lung weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the physical heaviness of the lung" [RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0003641 ! lung size [Term] id: VT:0005636 name: mineral homeostasis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the state of equilibrium in the body with respect to any of the inorganic substance that have importance in body functions" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001764 ! homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0005637 name: iron homeostasis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the state of equilibrium in the body with respect to this metallic element that normally occurs in the heme of hemoglobin, myoglobin, transferrin, ferritin, and iron-containing porphyrins; it is an essential component of enzymes such as catalase, peroxidase, and various cytochromes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:64456] is_a: VT:0005636 ! mineral homeostasis [Term] id: VT:0005640 name: mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the Hgb/Hct; the average hemoglobin concentration in a given volume of packed red cells, calculated from the hemoglobin therein and the hematocrit, in erythrocyte indices" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "MCHC" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001588 ! hemoglobin level [Term] id: VT:0005645 name: hypothalamus physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the ventral and medial region of the diencephalon forming the walls of the ventral half of the third ventricle, which is normally involved in the functions of the autonomic (visceral motor) nervous system and, through its vascular link with the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, in endocrine mechanisms" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0002164 ! gland physiology relationship: part_of VT:0003633 ! nervous system physiology [Term] id: VT:0005646 name: pituitary gland physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the unpaired compound gland suspended from the base of the hypothalamus by a short extension of the infundibulum, the infundibular or pituitary stalk" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] is_a: VT:0002164 ! gland physiology [Term] id: VT:0005647 name: sex gland physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of any of the organized aggregations of cells that function as secretory or excretory organs and are associated with reproduction" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002164 ! gland physiology relationship: part_of VT:0001919 ! reproductive system physiology [Term] id: VT:0005650 name: limb bud morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the swellings on the trunk of the embryo that become limbs" [J:61460, MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:hdene "Howard Dene, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0006279 ! limb development [Term] id: VT:0005651 name: gonad rudiment morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the undifferentiated mesoderm that gives rise to the gonads" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002210 ! sex determination [Term] id: VT:0005657 name: neural plate morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of a distinct elevation of a transient proliferating cell mass of the fetal subventricular zone; this mass contributes most of its cells to the neocortex; however, hippocampal neurons, thalamus, septum and olfactory bulb neurons are also partly derived from the MGE flat, thickened layer of ectodermal cells in the neuroectodermal area of the embryo's dorsal surface that develops into the neural tube and neural crest" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:68142, MGI:hdene "Howard Dene, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003861 ! nervous system development [Term] id: VT:0005658 name: response to excess calories def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to changes in morphology or physiology in response to a diet that contains more calories than are needed to sustain an organism" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005450 ! energy expenditure [Term] id: VT:0005660 name: circulating adrenaline level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of this catecholamine hormone that stimulates the adrenergic receptors and that causes systemic vasoconstriction and gastrointestinal relaxation, stimulates the heart, and dilates bronchi and cerebral vessels" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0003962 ! adrenaline level is_a: VT:0005418 ! circulating hormone level [Term] id: VT:0005663 name: circulating noradrenaline level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of this precursor of epinephrine that is a widespread central and autonomic neurotransmitter" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "circulating norepinephrine level" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003964 ! noradrenaline level is_a: VT:0005418 ! circulating hormone level [Term] id: VT:0005666 name: adipose tissue physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the connective tissue composed of fat cells enmeshed in areolar tissue" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0005375 ! adipose trait [Term] id: VT:0005667 name: circulating leptin level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of the peptide hormone secreted by white adipocytes and believed to regulate food intake and energy balance" [J:34751, MESH:A08.186.211.577.090] is_a: VT:0005418 ! circulating hormone level [Term] id: VT:0005670 name: white fat physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the connective tissue consisting of fat-storing cells and arranged in lobular groups or along minor blood vessels" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0005666 ! adipose tissue physiology [Term] id: VT:0005671 name: response to transplant def: "characteristic related to the body's reaction to the grafting of organs, tissues, or cells taken from the same individual for another area of the body or from another individual" [J:52834, MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001790 ! immune system physiology [Term] id: VT:0005674 name: arterial trunk division completeness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the extent of septation of the path through which blood exits the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000135 ! outflow tract morphology [Term] id: VT:0005675 name: gall bladder size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the gall bladder, the organ that serves as a storage reservoir for bile" [J:25724, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005084 ! gall bladder morphology [Term] id: VT:0006000 name: corneal epithelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the layers of epithelial cells covering the front of the cornea" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001312 ! cornea morphology [Term] id: VT:0006001 name: intestinal transit time def: "any measurable characteristic related to the time it takes for a bolus of material to pass through the intestine" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001664 ! digestion [Term] id: VT:0006004 name: interneuron morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the neurons that exclusively interact with other neurons" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002882 ! neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0006005 name: interneuron number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of neurons that interact only with other neurons" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0006004 ! interneuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0006006 name: sensory neuron number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells that innervate an effector (muscle or glandular) tissue" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000965 ! sensory neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0006007 name: basal ganglion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of a group of nuclei associated with the ability to carry out willed movements, including the caudate, putamen, nucleus accumbens, globus pallidus, substantia nigra, and subthalamic nucleus" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "basal ganglia morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000783 ! forebrain morphology [Term] id: VT:0006008 name: neurogenesis def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of neurons during their formation and differentiation" [ISBN:0-8036-0655-9 "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] synonym: "neuronal proliferation" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003861 ! nervous system development [Term] id: VT:0006009 name: neuronal migration def: "characteristic related to the movement of immature neurons from germinal zones to specific positions where they will reside as they mature" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0006008 ! neurogenesis [Term] id: VT:0006011 name: endolymphatic duct morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the small membranous canal, connecting with both saccule and utricle of the membranous labyrinth, passing through the aqueduct of vestibule, and terminating in the endolymphatic sac." [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "ductus endolymphaticus morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000026 ! inner ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0006014 name: endolymphatic sac size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the endolymphatic sac" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0006011 ! endolymphatic duct morphology [Term] id: VT:0006018 name: tympanic membrane morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the thin, tense membrane forming the greater part of the lateral wall of the tympanic cavity and separating it from the external acoustic meatus; the tympanic membrane constitutes the boundary between the external and middle ear." [J:46639, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "drum membrane morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "membrana tympani morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "myringa morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "myrinx morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000049 ! middle ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0006019 name: tympanic membrane size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the drum membrane that forms the greater part of the lateral wall of the tympanic cavity" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0006018 ! tympanic membrane morphology [Term] id: VT:0006020 name: tympanic ring size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the tympanic ring" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000030 ! tympanic ring morphology [Term] id: VT:0006021 name: Reissner membrane morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the Reissner's membrane which separates the cochlear duct from the vestibular canal, i.e. the endolymph of the scala media from the perilymph of the scala vestibuli; the Reissner membrane consists of squamous epithelial cells with microvilli toward the ductus, a basement membrane, and a thin layer of connective tissue toward the scala." [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "membrana vestibularis ductus cochlearis morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "morphology of the vestibular wall of cochlear duct" EXACT [] synonym: "paries vestibularis ductus cochlearis morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "Reissner's membrane morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "vestibular membrane morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000031 ! cochlea morphology [Term] id: VT:0006023 name: Reissner membrane integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completion, soundness or configuration of the Reissner membrane" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "Reissner's membrane integrity" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0006021 ! Reissner membrane morphology [Term] id: VT:0006025 name: Reissner membrane size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the Reissner membrane" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0006021 ! Reissner membrane morphology [Term] id: VT:0006026 name: terminal bronchiole tube size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the terminal lung buds" [J:85546, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "terminal lung bud size" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002268 ! terminal bronchiole morphology [Term] id: VT:0006027 name: respiratory alveologenesis def: "characteristic related to the generation of alveoli" [J:85546, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001176 ! lung development [Term] id: VT:0006028 name: bronchiole branching def: "characteristic related to the morphogenesis of the bronchioles" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001176 ! lung development [Term] id: VT:0006029 name: sclerotome morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of one or more of the masses of mesodermal tissue that is derived from the somites and is adjacent to the notochord that give rise to the ribs and vertebrae" [ISBN:0-8036-0655-9 "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002113 ! skeletal system development [Term] id: VT:0006030 name: otic vesicle formation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the simple epithelial sac formed from the otic placode that gives rise to the structures of the inner ear during their formation" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "otocyst formation" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0003938 ! ear development [Term] id: VT:0006031 name: branchial pouch morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the series of grooves that form between the branchial arches; these endodermal evaginations develop into epithelial tissues and organs" [ISBN:0-914294-08-3 "Gray's Anatomy", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002085 ! embryonic tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0006032 name: ureteric bud morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the ureteric bud that with the metanephric mesenchyme gives rise to the kidneys" [J:57313, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000527 ! kidney development [Term] id: VT:0006033 name: external auditory canal morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the canal that connects the outer and middle ear" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "external meatus morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002177 ! outer ear morphology [Term] id: VT:0006034 name: urine myoglobin level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of myoglobin in the urine" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"] synonym: "myoglobinuria" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0005160 ! urine protein level [Term] id: VT:0006035 name: mitochondria morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, or pattern of the cellular organelles responsible for energy production" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000358 ! cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0006036 name: mitochondria physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the cellular organelles responsible for energy production" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005621 ! cell physiology [Term] id: VT:0006037 name: mitochondria proliferation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process by which the cellular organelles responsible for energy production multiply" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "mitochondrial proliferation" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0006036 ! mitochondria physiology [Term] id: VT:0006049 name: semilunar valve integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the valves that gate the flow of blood from the ventricles into the aorta and pulmonary trunk" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000053 ! heart integrity relationship: part_of VT:0002746 ! semilunar valve morphology [Term] id: VT:0006055 name: blood vessel endothelial cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the cells that line the blood vessels" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "vascular endothelial cell morphology" RELATED [] synonym: "vascular endothelium morphology" EXACT [] xref: MP:0006005 relationship: part_of VT:0001614 ! blood vessel morphology [Term] id: VT:0006057 name: blood vessel endothelial cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the count of the cells that line blood vessels" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "vascular endothelial cell number" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0010032 ! circulatory sytem cell number relationship: part_of VT:0006055 ! blood vessel endothelial cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0006061 name: atrium symmetry def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the degree to which the structure of the right and left atria reflect each other" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "atrial symmetry" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0100008 ! body symmetry relationship: part_of VT:0003105 ! heart atrium morphology [Term] id: VT:0006062 name: vena cava morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of either of the two largest veins in the body" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "caval vein morphology" EXACT [] xref: MP:0006062 is_a: VT:0002725 ! vein morphology [Term] id: VT:0006063 name: inferior vena cava morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the principal vein draining blood from the lower portion of the body" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "inferior caval vein morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0006062 ! vena cava morphology [Term] id: VT:0006064 name: superior vena cava morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the principal vein draining blood from the upper portion of the body" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "superior caval vein morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0006062 ! vena cava morphology [Term] id: VT:0006065 name: heart position def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the location or orientation of the heart within the chest cavity" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "cardiac position" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000266 ! heart morphology [Term] id: VT:0006068 name: horizontal cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the laterally interconnecting neurons in the outer plexiform layer" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000965 ! sensory neuron morphology relationship: part_of VT:0001325 ! retina morphology [Term] id: VT:0006069 name: retinal neuronal layer morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of any of the neuronal layers that make up the retina, including the ganglion cell, inner plexiform, inner nuclear, outer plexiform, outer nuclear layers, the inner and outer segments" [ISBN:0-914294-08-3 "Gray's Anatomy", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0003727 ! retinal layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0006070 name: retinal photoreceptor number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of rods and/or cones" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001004 ! retinal photoreceptor morphology [Term] id: VT:0006071 name: retinal progenitor cell development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the cells that give rise to the various cells of the retina during their formation and differentiation" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001286 ! eye development [Term] id: VT:0006073 name: retinal bipolar cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the cells that transmit signals from the photoreceptors to retinal amacrine and ganglion cells" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001325 ! retina morphology [Term] id: VT:0006074 name: retinal rod bipolar cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the bipolar cells that function in low light and transmit signals only through amacrine cells" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0006073 ! retinal bipolar cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0006075 name: retinal cone bipolar cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the retinal bipolar cells that connect to both ganglion and amacrine cells" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0006073 ! retinal bipolar cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0006076 name: circulating homocysteine level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of this amino acid" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] synonym: "blood serum homocysteine level" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005311 ! circulating amino acid level [Term] id: VT:0006078 name: nipple/teat morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the erectile protuberance at the tip of the mammary gland" [ISBN:0-8036-0655-9 "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary", J:92627, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0000627 ! mammary gland morphology [Term] id: VT:0006083 name: blood vessel elastic tissue morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the tissue that is found in the tunica media of the vessels wall and allows vessels to stretch" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "elastic laminae morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "vascular elastic tissue morphology" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0001614 ! blood vessel morphology [Term] id: VT:0006084 name: circulating phospholipid level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of the fat derivatives in which one fatty acid has been replaced by a phosphate group" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] is_a: VT:0003949 ! circulating lipid level [Term] id: VT:0006087 name: body mass index def: "any measurable characteristic related to the measure of weight for height" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001259 ! body weight [Term] id: VT:0006088 name: blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of a group of barriers and transport systems in the choroid plexus located in the lateral, third, and fourth brain ventricles that controls the entrance of substances into the cerebrospinal fluid from the blood" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] comment: this should only be in morphology synonym: "blood-CSF barrier integrity" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000085 ! blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier morphology [Term] id: VT:0006089 name: saccule morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the smaller of the two sacs in the vestibule" [ISBN:0-8036-0655-9 "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004425 ! otolith organ morphology [Term] id: VT:0006090 name: utricle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the larger of the two sacs in the vestibule" [ISBN:0-8036-0655-9 "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004425 ! otolith organ morphology [Term] id: VT:0006091 name: olfactory epithelium morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the epithelial cells that line the interior of the nose" [J:92950, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0005499 ! olfactory system morphology [Term] id: VT:0006092 name: olfactory neuron morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the neurons that are activated by specific odorants" [J:92950, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0000965 ! sensory neuron morphology [Term] id: VT:0006096 name: retinal bipolar cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the numbers of the cells that transmit signals from the photoreceptors to retinal amacrine and ganglion cells" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0010041 ! craniofacial cell number relationship: part_of VT:0006073 ! retinal bipolar cell morphology [Term] id: VT:0006097 name: cerebellar lobule formation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the lobes of the cerebellum during their formation and differentiation" [J:65410, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000854 ! cerebellum development [Term] id: VT:0006099 name: granule layer thickness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the thickness of the innermost cortical layer of the cerebellum that contains granule cells" [J:65410, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000886 ! cerebellar granule layer morphology [Term] id: VT:0006100 name: tegmentum morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the floor of the midbrain which extends from the substantia nigra to the level of the cerebral aqueduct." [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "mesencephalic tegmentum morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000897 ! midbrain morphology [Term] id: VT:0006102 name: tegmentum size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the floor of the midbrain which extends from the substantia nigra to the level of the cerebral aqueduct" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0006100 ! tegmentum morphology [Term] id: VT:0006103 name: midbrain roof plate morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the mesencephalic roof plate, including the caudal and rostral part of the midbrain roof" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000897 ! midbrain morphology [Term] id: VT:0006104 name: tectum morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the rostral part of the midbrain roof" [J:65762, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0006103 ! midbrain roof plate morphology [Term] id: VT:0006105 name: tectum size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the rostral part of the midbrain roof" [J:65410, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0006104 ! tectum morphology [Term] id: VT:0006107 name: atrioventricular canal morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the common canal connecting the primordial atrium and ventricle" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] relationship: part_of VT:0000267 ! heart development [Term] id: VT:0006108 name: hindbrain development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the caudal region of the brain during its formation and differentiation" [J:93573, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000913 ! brain development [Term] id: VT:0006113 name: heart septum morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the wall between the atria or ventricles of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "cardiac septum morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "heart septal morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000266 ! heart morphology [Term] id: VT:0006117 name: aortic valve patency def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the openness of the valve between the left ventricle and the ascending aorta" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] relationship: part_of VT:0002747 ! aortic valve integrity [Term] id: VT:0006122 name: mitral valve patency def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the openness of the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] relationship: part_of VT:0000286 ! mitral valve integrity [Term] id: VT:0006124 name: tricuspid valve patency def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the openness of the valve between the right atrium and the right ventricle of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] relationship: part_of VT:0002624 ! tricuspid valve integrity [Term] id: VT:0006126 name: outflow tract development def: "any measurable or observable characteristics pertaining to the process by which the outflow tract transforms from a simple sphincter into its mature form" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000267 ! heart development [Term] id: VT:0006127 name: great vessel configuration def: "any measurable characteristic of the arrangement of the pulmonary vessels and aorta in relation to the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000135 ! outflow tract morphology [Term] id: VT:0006128 name: pulmonary valve patency def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the openness of the valve between the right ventricle and the pulmonary trunk" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] relationship: part_of VT:0002748 ! pulmonary valve integrity [Term] id: VT:0006133 name: artery composition def: "any measurable or observable characteristic pertaining to the types and ratios of cells or substances within the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "arterial composition" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0002191 ! artery morphology [Term] id: VT:0006135 name: artery patency def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the openness of the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "arterial patency" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0005412 ! blood vessel patency relationship: part_of VT:0003410 ! artery integrity [Term] id: VT:0006137 name: vein patency def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the openness of the blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "venous patency" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0005412 ! blood vessel patency relationship: part_of VT:0000118 ! vein integrity [Term] id: VT:0006151 name: cornea curvature def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape of the bend in the cornea" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001312 ! cornea morphology [Term] id: VT:0006156 name: visual pursuit def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to selectively track a moving object" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001389 ! eye movement [Term] id: VT:0006158 name: vertical supranuclear eye movement def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the motility of the visual organs in the vertical plane" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "vertical eye movement" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001389 ! eye movement [Term] id: VT:0006162 name: eyelid thickness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the width of the eyelid" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0001340 ! eyelid morphology [Term] id: VT:0006168 name: epicanthal fold morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of fold of skin of the upper eyelid that partially covers the inner corner of the eye" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001340 ! eyelid morphology [Term] id: VT:0006173 name: myeloid dendritic cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the phagocytic dendritic cells principally found in the epidermis and mucosal epithelium" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "Langerhans cell morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005461 ! dendritic cell morphology relationship: part_of VT:0001601 ! myelopoiesis [Term] id: VT:0006174 name: isthmic organizer morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the organizing signaling center that forms at the boundary between the midbrain and hindbrain and plays an essential role in development of the midbrain and anterior hindbrain" [J:71074, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000913 ! brain development [Term] id: VT:0006175 name: choroid size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the choroid" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0005098 ! choroid morphology [Term] id: VT:0006176 name: choroid integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completion, soundness or configuration of the choroid" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0005098 ! choroid morphology [Term] id: VT:0006192 name: conjunctival blood vessel morphology def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the blood vessel network of the conjunctiva" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "conjunctival vascular morphology" RELATED [] synonym: "conjunctival vasculature" RELATED [] xref: MP:0006192 is_a: VT:0001614 ! blood vessel morphology relationship: part_of VT:0001310 ! conjunctiva morphology [Term] id: VT:0006195 name: position of eyes in the eye socket def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the location of the eyes in the eye socket" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] is_a: VT:0001299 ! eye distance/position [Term] id: VT:0006199 name: vertical eye alignment def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the vertical alignment between the eyes" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] is_a: VT:0001299 ! eye distance/position [Term] id: VT:0006210 name: orbit size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the orbit" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0005246 ! orbit morphology [Term] id: VT:0006212 name: orbit width def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the width of the orbits" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0006210 ! orbit size [Term] id: VT:0006213 name: orbit depth def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the depth of the orbit" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0006210 ! orbit size [Term] id: VT:0006214 name: orbit symmetry def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the correspondence between the orbits" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0005246 ! orbit morphology [Term] id: VT:0006215 name: optic disc morphology alt_id: VT:0002793 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the area in the retina where all of the axons of the ganglion cells exit the retina to form the optic nerve" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001330 ! optic nerve morphology relationship: part_of VT:0002864 ! ocular fundus morphology [Term] id: VT:0006216 name: optic disc size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the optic disc" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0006215 ! optic disc morphology [Term] id: VT:0006219 name: optic nerve integrity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the completion, soundness, or configuration of the optic nerve" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0001330 ! optic nerve morphology [Term] id: VT:0006221 name: optic nerve fiber number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of fibers in the optic nerve" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0001330 ! optic nerve morphology [Term] id: VT:0006226 name: iris cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells in the iris" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] is_a: VT:0010041 ! craniofacial cell number relationship: part_of VT:0001322 ! iris morphology [Term] id: VT:0006227 name: iris development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to morphology or physiology of the iris during its formation and differentiation" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0001286 ! eye development [Term] id: VT:0006228 name: iris size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the iris" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0001322 ! iris morphology [Term] id: VT:0006230 name: iris stroma cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells in the iris stroma" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] is_a: VT:0006226 ! iris cell number relationship: part_of VT:0005208 ! iris stroma morphology [Term] id: VT:0006235 name: pupil number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of pupils in one iris each with sphincter muscle." [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0001317 ! pupil morphology [Term] id: VT:0006237 name: choroid blood vessel morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the blood vessels of the choroid" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "choroid vascular morphology" RELATED [] synonym: "choroid vasculature" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0001614 ! blood vessel morphology relationship: part_of VT:0005098 ! choroid morphology [Term] id: VT:0006238 name: choriocapillaris integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the capillaries forming the inner vascular layer of the choroid of the eye" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] relationship: part_of VT:0000093 ! choroid blood vessel integrity [Term] id: VT:0006241 name: placement of pupils def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the location of the pupil" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0001317 ! pupil morphology [Term] id: VT:0006245 name: lens position def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the location of the lens within the eye" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001303 ! lens morphology [Term] id: VT:0006250 name: line of Schwalbe morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the thickened peripheral margin of the vitreous membrane of the cornea" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] synonym: "Schwalbe's ring morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005203 ! trabecular meshwork morphology [Term] id: VT:0006251 name: ability to open eyelids def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability to open the eyelids" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"] relationship: part_of VT:0005253 ! eye physiology [Term] id: VT:0006252 name: lateral rectus eye movement def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to function of the lateral rectus muscle which controls medially deviated and movement laterally from the midline" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "horizontal eye movement" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001389 ! eye movement [Term] id: VT:0006256 name: gustatory papillae morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the papillae that contain taste buds, including the fungiform, foliate, and circumvallate papillae" [J:55127, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "taste papillae morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000764 ! tongue epithelium morphology [Term] id: VT:0006257 name: fungiform papillae morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the mushroom-shaped papillae, which have a single taste bud at the tip, located mostly on the dorsal anterior portion of the tongue" [J:55127, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0006256 ! gustatory papillae morphology [Term] id: VT:0006258 name: circumvallate papillae morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the large papillae, which have multiple taste buds in the trough surrounding the papillae, located near the base and on the dorsal side of the tongue" [J:55127, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "vallate papillae morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0006256 ! gustatory papillae morphology [Term] id: VT:0006259 name: foliate papillae morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the papillae located on the sides of the tongue" [ISBN:0-8036-0655-9 "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0006256 ! gustatory papillae morphology [Term] id: VT:0006260 name: gustatory papillae taste bud morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the taste buds located on the gustatory papillae, which includes the fungiform, foliate, and circumvallate papillae" [J:55127, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001002 ! taste bud morphology [Term] id: VT:0006267 name: intercalated disc integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the electron dense junctional complex, at the end to end contacts of cardiac muscle cells, that contains two types of membrane junctions i.e. gap junctions and desmosomes" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] relationship: part_of VT:0000278 ! heart muscle fiber integrity [Term] id: VT:0006268 name: heart muscle desmosome integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of one type of membrane junctions found within the intercalated discs that provide mechanical integrity and prevent separation of adjacent cells during contraction of cardiac tissue" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "cardiac desmosome integrity" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000278 ! heart muscle fiber integrity [Term] id: VT:0006269 name: mammary gland growth during pregnancy def: "characteristic related to the extensive and rapid branching of the mammary ducts and expansion of mammary epithelium in the stroma between the ducts" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000628 ! mammary gland development [Term] id: VT:0006270 name: mammary gland growth during lactation def: "characteristic related to the final stage of mammary growth that occurs during the start of lactation, including development and differentiation of ducts, epithelial cells, vascular, muscular, and nervous tissues" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:INRA "INRA curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000628 ! mammary gland development [Term] id: VT:0006274 name: urine sodium level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of sodium in the urine" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0001757 ! urine chemistry [Term] id: VT:0006276 name: autonomic nervous system physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the sensory and motor neurons that run between the central nervous system (especially the hypothalamus and medulla oblongata) and various internal organs (heart, lungs, endocrine and exocrine glands), responsible for controlling involuntary bodily functions" [ISBN:0-8036-0655-9 "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary", MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003633 ! nervous system physiology [Term] id: VT:0006277 name: parasympathetic nervous system physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the craniosacral portion of the autonomic nervous system" [ISBN:0-8036-0655-9 "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary", J:78031, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0006276 ! autonomic nervous system physiology [Term] id: VT:0006279 name: limb development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the limbs during their formation and differentiation" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003937 ! limbs/digits/tail development [Term] id: VT:0006280 name: digit development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the digits during their formation and differentiation" [J:70592, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0000572 ! autopod morphology [Term] id: VT:0006281 name: tail development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the tail during its formation and differentiation" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003937 ! limbs/digits/tail development [Term] id: VT:0006282 name: posterior horn morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the dorsal gray matter of the spinal cord" [J:77764, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "dorsal horn morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "posterior column morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "posterior cornu morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000955 ! spinal cord morphology [Term] id: VT:0007000 name: heart apex orientation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the angle of the top of the heart in relation the rostral-caudal axis of the body" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "cardiac apex directionality" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0006065 ! heart position [Term] id: VT:0007001 name: endocardial cushion morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the mounds of embryonic connective tissue that bulge into the embryonic atrioventricular canal; these mounds eventually fuse to form the valves between the right and left atrioventricular orifices" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000267 ! heart development [Term] id: VT:0007002 name: endocardial cushion size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions, proportions, magnitude, or extent of the mounds of embryonic connective tissue that bulge into the embryonic atrioventricular canal; these mounds fuse to form the valves between the right and left atrioventricular orifices" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0007001 ! endocardial cushion morphology [Term] id: VT:0007003 name: endocardial cushion thickness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the breadth of the mounds of embryonic connective tissue that bulge into the embryonic atrioventricular canal; these mounds fuse to form the valves between the right and left atrioventricular orifices" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0007002 ! endocardial cushion size [Term] id: VT:0007004 name: heart tube looping integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the completeness or soundness of the process by which the embryonic heart tube bends to transform from a straight tube into the final folded configuration of the adult heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000269 ! heart tube looping morphogenesis [Term] id: VT:0007005 name: atrioventricular canal completeness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic pertaining to the wholeness of the common canal connecting the primordial atrium and ventricle" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0006107 ! atrioventricular canal morphology [Term] id: VT:0007007 name: atrioventricular canal configuration def: "any measurable characteristic of the arrangement of the common canal connecting the primordial atrium and ventricle" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0006107 ! atrioventricular canal morphology [Term] id: VT:0007009 name: atrium septum configuration def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the arrangement of the wall separating the upper chambers of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "atrial septal configuration" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0007081 ! atrium septum morphology [Term] id: VT:0007010 name: cardiomyocyte number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the count of muscle cells in the heart as a whole or in any substructure of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "heart muscle cell number" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0010032 ! circulatory sytem cell number is_a: VT:0010037 ! muscular system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0000061 ! heart muscle fiber morphology [Term] id: VT:0007012 name: mitral valve configuration def: "any measurable characteristic of the arrangement of the valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000033 ! mitral valve morphology [Term] id: VT:0007013 name: mitral valve completeness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic pertaining to the wholeness of the valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000286 ! mitral valve integrity [Term] id: VT:0007014 name: tricuspid valve completeness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic pertaining to the wholeness of the valve between the right atrium and the right ventricle of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002624 ! tricuspid valve integrity [Term] id: VT:0007016 name: tricuspid valve configuration def: "any measurable characteristic of the arrangement of the valve between the right atrium and the right ventricle of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000036 ! tricuspid valve morphology [Term] id: VT:0007017 name: aortic valve completeness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic pertaining to the wholeness of the valve between the left ventricle and the ascending aorta" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002747 ! aortic valve integrity [Term] id: VT:0007019 name: aortic valve configuration def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the arrangement of the valve between the left ventricle and the ascending aorta" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000040 ! aortic valve morphology [Term] id: VT:0007021 name: pulmonary valve completeness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic pertaining to the wholeness of the valve between the right ventricle and the pulmonary trunk" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002748 ! pulmonary valve integrity [Term] id: VT:0007022 name: pulmonary valve configuration def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the arrangement of the valve between the right ventricle and the pulmonary trunk" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000044 ! pulmonary valve morphology [Term] id: VT:0007024 name: left atrium configuration def: "any measurable characteristic of the arrangement of the left upper chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000020 ! left atrium morphology [Term] id: VT:0007025 name: left atrium completeness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic pertaining to the wholeness of the left upper chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "left atrial completeness" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0003923 ! left atrium integrity [Term] id: VT:0007026 name: left atrium weight def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the mass of the left upper chamber of the heart times gravity" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "left atrial weight" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000012 ! left atrium size [Term] id: VT:0007027 name: right atrium weight def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the mass of the right upper chamber of the heart times gravity" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "right atrial weight" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000005 ! right atrium size [Term] id: VT:0007028 name: heart weight def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the mass of the heart times gravity" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "cardiac weight" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0005406 ! heart size [Term] id: VT:0007029 name: heart dimensions def: "any measurable characteristic of the spacial extent of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "cardiac dimensions" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0005406 ! heart size [Term] id: VT:0007030 name: left ventricle volume alt_id: VT:0007092 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical bulk of or total amount of space encompassed by the left lower chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "left ventricle mass" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002753 ! left ventricle size [Term] id: VT:0007031 name: left ventricle weight def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the mass of the left lower chamber of the heart times gravity" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002753 ! left ventricle size [Term] id: VT:0007032 name: right ventricle volume alt_id: VT:0007093 def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical bulk of or total amount of space encompassed by the right lower chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "right ventricle mass" EXACT [] synonym: "right ventricular mass" RELATED [] synonym: "right ventricular volume" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0002754 ! right ventricle size [Term] id: VT:0007033 name: right ventricle weight def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the mass of the right lower chamber of the heart times gravity" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn synonym: "right ventricular weight" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0002754 ! right ventricle size [Term] id: VT:0007035 name: pericardium integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the fibroserous membrane covering the heart and beginning of the great vessels" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] comment: By this I mean measures that determine if the structure has all of the required parts, if there are any extra parts, and if there are any holes or disease present. - smb synonym: "pericardial integrity" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000053 ! heart integrity relationship: part_of VT:0000288 ! pericardium morphology [Term] id: VT:0007036 name: pericardium configuration def: "any measurable characteristic of the arrangement of the pericardium in relation to the heart and/or great vessels" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "pericardial configuration" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000288 ! pericardium morphology [Term] id: VT:0007037 name: endocardial cushion completeness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic pertaining to the wholeness of the mounds of embryonic connective tissue that bulge into the embryonic atrioventricular canal; these mounds fuse to form the valves between the right and left atrioventricular orifices" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000297 ! endocardial cushion integrity [Term] id: VT:0007038 name: endocardial configuration def: "any measurable characteristic of the arrangement of the mounds of embryonic connective tissue that bulge into the embryonic atrioventricular canal; these mounds eventually fuse to form the valves between the right and left atrioventricular orifices" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0007001 ! endocardial cushion morphology [Term] id: VT:0007041 name: heart tube configuration def: "any measurable characteristic of the arrangement of the early embryonic heart in relation to itself and the surrounding tissue" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000125 ! heart tube morphology [Term] id: VT:0007044 name: aorta integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the main trunk of the systemic arteries" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "aortic integrity" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0003410 ! artery integrity relationship: part_of VT:0000272 ! aorta morphology [Term] id: VT:0007046 name: aorta completeness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic pertaining to the wholeness of the main trunk of the systemic arteries" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "aortic completeness" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0007044 ! aorta integrity [Term] id: VT:0007047 name: aorta configuration def: "any measurable characteristic related to the arrangement of the main trunk of the systemic arteries" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "aortic configuration" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000272 ! aorta morphology [Term] id: VT:0007048 name: aorta elastic tissue composition def: "any measurable or observable characteristic pertaining to the types and ratios of substances within the slender connective tissue fiber in aortic tissue characterized by great elasticity" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "aortic elastic fiber composition" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0003211 ! aorta elastic tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0007049 name: aorta elastic tissue integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the slender connective tissue fiber in aortic tissue characterized by great elasticity" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "aortic elastic fiber integrity" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0000101 ! blood vessel elastic tissue integrity relationship: part_of VT:0003211 ! aorta elastic tissue morphology [Term] id: VT:0007050 name: aortic arch completeness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic pertaining to the wholeness of the portion of the descending aorta proceeding from the arch of the aorta and extending to the diaphragm" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000099 ! aortic arch integrity [Term] id: VT:0007052 name: aortic arch configuration def: "any measurable characteristic of the arrangement of the portion of the descending aorta proceeding from the arch of the aorta and extending to the diaphragm" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0004113 ! aortic arch morphology [Term] id: VT:0007053 name: coronary artery integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the arteries that branch from the aorta to supply blood to the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0003410 ! artery integrity relationship: part_of VT:0004111 ! coronary artery morphology [Term] id: VT:0007054 name: pulmonary artery integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the artery that arises from the right ventricle and conveys unaerated blood to the lungs" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] is_a: VT:0003410 ! artery integrity relationship: part_of VT:0000484 ! pulmonary artery morphology [Term] id: VT:0007055 name: kidney blood vessel integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the blood vessel network of the organ of excretion" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "integrity of the renal vasculature" RELATED [] synonym: "renal vascular integrity" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0000088 ! blood vessel integrity relationship: part_of VT:0000530 ! kidney blood vessel morphology [Term] id: VT:0007056 name: lung blood vessel integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the blood vessels of the organ of respiration" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] synonym: "integrity of the pulmonary vasculature" RELATED [] synonym: "lung vascular integrity" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0004007 ! lung blood vessel morphology [Term] id: VT:0007057 name: vascular smooth muscle integrity def: "any measurable characteristic pertaining to the structural completeness or structural soundness of the nonstriated, involuntary muscle tissue of the blood vessels" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"] relationship: part_of VT:0000088 ! blood vessel integrity relationship: part_of VT:0005592 ! blood vessel smooth muscle morphology [Term] id: VT:0007072 name: left ventricle internal dimension def: "any measurable characteristic of the spacial extent of the inside of the left lower chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002753 ! left ventricle size [Term] id: VT:0007075 name: left ventricle wall thickness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the cross sectional width from the interior to the exterior edge of the wall of the left lower chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003921 ! left ventricle morphology [Term] id: VT:0007076 name: left atrium dimension def: "any measurable characteristic of the spacial extent of the left upper chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "left atrial dimension" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000012 ! left atrium size [Term] id: VT:0007077 name: right atrium dimension def: "any measurable characteristic of the spacial extent of the right upper chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0000005 ! right atrium size [Term] id: VT:0007078 name: right ventricle internal dimension def: "any measurable characteristic of the spacial extent of the inside of the right lower chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "right ventricular internal dimension" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0002754 ! right ventricle size [Term] id: VT:0007081 name: atrium septum morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the wall between the upper chambers of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "atrial septal morphology" RELATED [] synonym: "atrial septum morphology" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0003105 ! heart atrium morphology relationship: part_of VT:0006113 ! heart septum morphology [Term] id: VT:0007082 name: ventricle septum morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the wall between the lower chambers of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "interventricular septal thickness" RELATED [] synonym: "ventricle septal morphology" RELATED [] synonym: "ventricular septal morphology" RELATED [] synonym: "ventricular septum morphology" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0005294 ! heart ventricle morphology relationship: part_of VT:0006113 ! heart septum morphology [Term] id: VT:0007083 name: ventricle septum completeness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic pertaining to the wholeness of the wall between the lower chambers of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "interventricular septal completeness" RELATED [] synonym: "ventricular septal completeness" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000281 ! ventricle septum integrity [Term] id: VT:0007084 name: ventricle septum configuration def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the arrangement of the wall separating the lower chambers of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "interventricular septal configuration" RELATED [] synonym: "ventricular septal configuration" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0007082 ! ventricle septum morphology [Term] id: VT:0007086 name: ventricle septum thickness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the thickness of the wall between the two lower chambers of the heart" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "interventricular septal thickness" RELATED [] synonym: "ventricular septal thickness" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0007082 ! ventricle septum morphology [Term] id: VT:0007087 name: left ventricle posterior wall thickness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the cross sectional width from the interior to the exterior edge of the wall closest to the back of the left ventricle" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0007075 ! left ventricle wall thickness [Term] id: VT:0007088 name: right ventricle wall thickness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the cross sectional width from the interior to the exterior edge of the wall of the right lower chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003920 ! right ventricle morphology [Term] id: VT:0007089 name: right ventricle posterior wall thickness def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the cross sectional width from the interior to the exterior edge of the wall closest to the back of the right lower chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0007088 ! right ventricle wall thickness [Term] id: VT:0007090 name: aorta size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions, proportions, magnitude, or extent of the main trunk of the systemic arteries" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "aortic size" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0000272 ! aorta morphology [Term] id: VT:0007091 name: aorta root diameter def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of the straight line segment passing through the center of the portion of the aorta attached to the atrioventricular fibrous rings and myocardium" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "aortic root diameter" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0007090 ! aorta size [Term] id: VT:0010001 name: mammary gland progenitor cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of precursor cells from which the mammary cell lineage arises, capable of proliferation but unable to self-renew like stem cells, and thus proliferate indefinitely" [VTO:INRA "INRA curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0010033 ! reproductive system cell number is_a: VT:0100024 ! mammary gland fetal development created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-30T09:24:49Z [Term] id: VT:0010002 name: mammary gland size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the mammary gland" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0000627 ! mammary gland morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-30T10:08:11Z [Term] id: VT:0010003 name: milk alpha-lactalbumin content def: "any measurable characteristic related to the level of alpha-lactalbumin protein in a given volume of milk" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator", VTO:INRA "INRA curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000165 ! milk protein content created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-30T11:04:47Z [Term] id: VT:0010004 name: milk flow rate def: "any measurable characteristic related to the volume of milk collected during milking per unit of time" [VTO:INRA "INRA curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0003838 ! milk ejection created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-30T11:11:44Z [Term] id: VT:0010005 name: milking duration def: "any measurable characteristic related to the period of time between teat cup attachment and end of milking" [VTO:INRA "INRA curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0003838 ! milk ejection created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-30T11:11:44Z [Term] id: VT:0010006 name: intramammary pressure def: "any measurable characteristic related to the pressure measured in the mammary cisternal cavity" [VTO:INRA "INRA curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0001881 ! mammary gland physiology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-30T11:17:44Z [Term] id: VT:0010007 name: total milk volume def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total volume of milk produced by the mammary gland" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator", VTO:INRA "INRA curator"] subset: slim_cattle is_a: VT:1000701 ! product trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-30T12:14:20Z [Term] id: VT:0010008 name: stripping milk volume def: "any measurable characteristic related to the volume of milk obtained following machine milking, when the udder is manipulated to release milk trapped below the level of the teat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator", VTO:INRA "INRA curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0010007 ! total milk volume created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-30T12:21:38Z [Term] id: VT:0010009 name: residual milk volume def: "any measurable characteristic related to the volume of milk remaining in the mammary gland following machine milking and hand or machine stripping" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator", VTO:INRA "INRA curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0010007 ! total milk volume created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-30T12:21:38Z [Term] id: VT:0010010 name: myosin isoform ratio def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ratio of one myosin isoform to another in muscle samples" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:1000746 ! skeletal muscle fiber type created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-03T10:14:03Z [Term] id: VT:0010011 name: glucose level response def: "any measurable characteristic related to the change in blood glucose level in response to an external intervention" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0000188 ! circulating glucose level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-03T10:28:29Z [Term] id: VT:0010012 name: cortisol level response def: "any measurable characteristic related to the change in blood cortisol level in response to an external intervention" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:1000670 ! circulating cortisol level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-03T10:31:04Z [Term] id: VT:0010013 name: adrenocorticotropin response def: "any measurable characteristic related to the change in blood adrenocorticotropin level in response to an external intervention" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002664 ! circulating adrenocorticotropin level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-03T10:32:17Z [Term] id: VT:0010014 name: USDA yield grade def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the grade used to classify carcasses based on the expected yield of trimmed, boneless major retail cuts; calculation is based on subcutaneous fat thickness, hot carcass weight, kidney, pelvic, and heart fat, and loin muscle area" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0010026 ! carcass yield created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-03T10:56:12Z [Term] id: VT:0010015 name: egg specific gravity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ratio of the weight of an egg to the weight of an equal volume of water" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:1000015 ! egg morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-03T11:08:53Z [Term] id: VT:0010016 name: HDL to LDL ratio def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ratio of the concentration of high density lipoprotein to low density lipoprotein present in serum" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0000180 ! circulating cholesterol level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-03T12:08:17Z [Term] id: VT:0010017 name: intramuscular fat percentage def: "weight of the fat present within skeletal muscle, expressed as a percentage of muscle weight" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "intramuscular fat content" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001781 ! white fat amount relationship: part_of VT:1000479 ! muscle lipid level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-03T12:27:45Z [Term] id: VT:0010018 name: mammary gland symmetry def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the degree to which the mammary glands reflect each other" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0100008 ! body symmetry relationship: part_of VT:0000627 ! mammary gland morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-07T10:30:39Z [Term] id: VT:0010019 name: product composition def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical or chemical composition of a product produced by or obtained from the body of an animal" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000701 ! product trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-08T03:27:36Z [Term] id: VT:0010020 name: dressing percentage def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the percentage of the live animal that ends up as carcass following processing (hot carcass weight/body weight at slaughter)" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig synonym: "carcass dressing" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0010026 ! carcass yield created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-08T03:34:56Z [Term] id: VT:0010021 name: product yield def: "any measurable characteristic related to the yield of product produced by or obtained from the body of an animal" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle is_obsolete: true created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-08T03:49:45Z [Term] id: VT:0010022 name: meat-to-fat ratio def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ratio of meat to fat in a carcass or portion of a carcass" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig synonym: "lean-to-fat ratio" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0010019 ! product composition created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-08T04:05:01Z [Term] id: VT:0010023 name: bone-to-lean meat ratio def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ratio of bone to lean meat in a carcass or portion of a carcass" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0010019 ! product composition created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-08T04:05:01Z [Term] id: VT:0010024 name: meat-to-bone ratio def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ratio of meat to bone in a carcass or portion of a carcass" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:0010019 ! product composition created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-08T04:05:01Z [Term] id: VT:0010025 name: hematocrit level response def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the change in the hematocrit level in response to an external intervention" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002596 ! hematocrit level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-14T12:40:55Z [Term] id: VT:0010026 name: carcass yield def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the yield obtained after processing of a carcass" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000701 ! product trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-14T12:47:38Z [Term] id: VT:0010027 name: milk fat yield def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total amount of milk fat produced" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0004047 ! milk composition created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-14T04:00:02Z [Term] id: VT:0010028 name: milk protein yield def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total amount of milk protein produced" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0004047 ! milk composition created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-14T04:02:02Z [Term] id: VT:0010029 name: milk alpha-lactalbumin yield def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total amount of milk alpha-lactalbumin produced" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle is_a: VT:0010028 ! milk protein yield created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-15T08:42:38Z [Term] id: VT:0010030 name: skeletal system cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells in the bony framework of the body" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0000317 ! cell number created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-15T08:46:48Z [Term] id: VT:0010031 name: nervous system cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells in the system responsible for receiving and processing information about an organism's environment and controlling behavior" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0000317 ! cell number created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-15T08:46:48Z [Term] id: VT:0010032 name: circulatory sytem cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells in the system that moves extracellular fluids to and from tissues" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0000317 ! cell number created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-15T08:46:48Z [Term] id: VT:0010033 name: reproductive system cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells in the organs associated with producing offspring" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0000317 ! cell number created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-15T08:46:48Z [Term] id: VT:0010034 name: integumentary system cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells in the system consisting of the skin and its derivatives" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0000317 ! cell number created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-15T08:46:48Z [Term] id: VT:0010035 name: urinary system cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells in the organs involved in the production or excretion of urine" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0000317 ! cell number created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-15T08:46:48Z [Term] id: VT:0010036 name: endocrine/exocrine system cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells in the system of glands that secrete hormones and other substances" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0000317 ! cell number created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-15T08:46:48Z [Term] id: VT:0010037 name: muscular system cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells in the contractile tissue that produces movement" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0000317 ! cell number created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-15T08:46:48Z [Term] id: VT:0010038 name: respiratory system cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells in the system responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide with the environment" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0000317 ! cell number created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-15T08:52:53Z [Term] id: VT:0010039 name: alimentary system cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells in the system dedicated to the mechanical, chemical, and enzymatic processing of food" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0000317 ! cell number created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-15T08:52:53Z [Term] id: VT:0010040 name: immune system cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells in the system associated with the body's defense against foreign organisms or substances and aberrant native cells" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0000317 ! cell number created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-15T09:15:10Z [Term] id: VT:0010041 name: craniofacial cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells in the face and/or cranium" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0000317 ! cell number created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-12-15T09:24:48Z [Term] id: VT:0015000 name: epididymal fat pad morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the encapsulated adipose tissue associated with the epididymis" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "epididymal fat depot morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005334 ! fat pad morphology created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-26T02:25:25Z [Term] id: VT:0015001 name: femoral fat pad morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the encapsulated adipose tissue associated with the femur" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "femoral fat depot morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005334 ! fat pad morphology created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-26T02:27:30Z [Term] id: VT:0015002 name: interscapular fat pad morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the encapsulated adipose tissue located between the scapulae" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "interscapular fat depot morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005334 ! fat pad morphology created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-26T02:30:53Z [Term] id: VT:0015003 name: mammary fat pad morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the encapsulated adipose tissue associated with the mammary gland" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "mammary fat depot morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005334 ! fat pad morphology created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-26T02:31:55Z [Term] id: VT:0015004 name: mesenteric fat pad morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the encapsulated adipose tissue associated with the mesentery" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "mesenteric fat depot morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005334 ! fat pad morphology created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-26T02:33:36Z [Term] id: VT:0015005 name: parametrial fat pad morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the encapsulated adipose tissue associated with the extension of the subserous coat of the uterus laterally between the layers of the broad ligament" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "parametrial fat depot morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005334 ! fat pad morphology created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-26T02:34:42Z [Term] id: VT:0015006 name: renal fat pad morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the encapsulated adipose tissue associated with the kidney" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "perirenal fat pad morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "renal fat depot morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005334 ! fat pad morphology created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-26T02:35:50Z [Term] id: VT:0015007 name: uterine fat pad morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the encapsulated adipose tissue associated with the uterus" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "periuterine fat pad morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "uterine fat depot morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005334 ! fat pad morphology created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-26T02:38:11Z [Term] id: VT:0015008 name: total fat pad weight def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the total weight of the encapsulated adipose tissue in the body" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "total fat body weight" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005334 ! fat pad morphology created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-26T02:39:37Z [Term] id: VT:0015009 name: white fat cell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the fat cells with light coloration and few mitochondria; these contain a scant ring of cytoplasm surrounding a single large lipid droplet or vacuole" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "white adipocyte morphology" EXACT [] synonym: "white lipocyte morphology" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002970 ! white fat morphology created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-26T02:45:29Z [Term] id: VT:0015010 name: white fat cell lipid droplet size def: "any measurable characteristic related to the size of the single large lipid droplet or vacuole of white fat cells" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "white adipocyte lipid droplet size" EXACT [] synonym: "white lipocyte lipid droplet size" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0015009 ! white fat cell morphology created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-26T02:47:18Z [Term] id: VT:0015011 name: white fat cell size def: "any measurable characteristic related to the size of fat cells with light coloration and few mitochondria" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "white adipocyte size" EXACT [] synonym: "white lipocyte size" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0015009 ! white fat cell morphology created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-26T02:48:56Z [Term] id: VT:0015012 name: white fat cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of fat cells with light coloration and few mitochondria" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "white adipocyte cell number" EXACT [] synonym: "white lipocyte cell number" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000317 ! cell number relationship: part_of VT:0015009 ! white fat cell morphology created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-26T02:50:42Z [Term] id: VT:0015013 name: mastication def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the process of biting and mashing food with the teeth prior to swallowing" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "chewing" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001431 ! eating behavior created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-27T11:29:00Z [Term] id: VT:0015014 name: aggression-related behavior def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to domineering, assaultive or forceful physical action" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002572 ! emotion/affect behavior created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-27T11:32:45Z [Term] id: VT:0015015 name: depression-related behavior def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to responses to a stressful or pleasurable situation or stimulus" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002572 ! emotion/affect behavior created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-27T11:33:59Z [Term] id: VT:0015016 name: coping response def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to respond productively to a stressful situation or stimulus" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0015015 ! depression-related behavior created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-27T11:35:26Z [Term] id: VT:0015017 name: conditioned place preference def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability of an animal to learn and remember an association between a putative rewarding internal state produced by a xenobiotic or drug with a neutral, unchanging environment" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002062 ! conditioning behavior created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-27T12:01:13Z [Term] id: VT:0015018 name: latent inhibition of conditioning behavior def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the impairment in a conditioned response seen after repeated unpaired presentations of the conditioned stimulus prior to pairing it with the unconditioned stimulus" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002062 ! conditioning behavior created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-27T12:03:32Z [Term] id: VT:0015019 name: spatial reference memory def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to recall spatial location information from previous encounters or training sessions in order to navigate or perform other behavior using such location cues" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "SRM" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001449 ! learning/memory created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-27T01:25:25Z [Term] id: VT:0015020 name: spatial working memory def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to spontaneously process spatial location information in order to navigate or perform other behavior using such location cues, without previous encounters or training at that location" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "SWM" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001449 ! learning/memory created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-27T01:26:13Z [Term] id: VT:0015021 name: optokinetic reflex def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the nystagmus or deviation of the eyes in response to stimulation of the visual system by movement; normally, this reflex functions to stabilize a moving image on the retina" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001961 ! reflex created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-27T01:40:57Z [Term] id: VT:0015022 name: maternal behavior def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to response of a female towards offspring" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002068 ! parental behavior created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-27T04:48:11Z [Term] id: VT:0015023 name: mating frequency def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of sexual contacts within a given span of time" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] synonym: "copulation frequency" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0002566 ! sexual interaction created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-27T05:14:17Z [Term] id: VT:0015024 name: allogrooming behavior def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the cleaning, parasite removal, surface covering adjustment, addition of conditioners to body surface, or other hygienic activites by one animal on another" [ABO:core "Definition from the Animal Behavior ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001440 ! grooming behavior is_a: VT:0002557 ! social interaction created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-27T05:34:00Z [Term] id: VT:0015025 name: courtship def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the display, feeding, and other activities used to persuade or induce an encountered individual to mate with the animal performing the behavior" [ABO:core "Definition from the Animal Behavior ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002566 ! sexual interaction created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-28T11:55:30Z [Term] id: VT:0015026 name: leukocyte morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the nucleated cells of the myeloid or lymphoid lineages, found in blood or other tissue" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002123 ! hematopoiesis created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-28T12:01:09Z [Term] id: VT:0015027 name: craniofacial physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the face and/or cranium" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0005382 ! craniofacial trait created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-28T01:52:47Z [Term] id: VT:0015028 name: organ of Corti supporting cell differentiation def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the process whereby relatively unspecialized cells acquire the specialized structural and/or functional features characteristic of the highly differentiated epithelial cells with distinctive morphological features that surround the hair cells in the organ of Corti" [MGI:GO "Definition from the Gene Ontology", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] relationship: part_of VT:0004300 ! organ of Corti supporting cell morphology created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-28T04:35:46Z [Term] id: VT:0015029 name: outer ear development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the outer ears during their/its formation and differentiation" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0003938 ! ear development created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-08-28T05:35:20Z [Term] id: VT:0015030 name: physiological response to xenobiotic def: "any measurable characteristic related to the physiological or morphological changes induced by a foreign compound, such as changes in blood pressure, changes in hormone or protein levels or organ morphology" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005376 ! homeostasis/metabolism trait created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-10-29T11:44:36Z [Term] id: VT:0015031 name: behavioral response to xenobiotic def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to behavior or change in behavior in response to exposure to a foreign compound" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005386 ! behavior trait created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-10-29T11:50:49Z [Term] id: VT:0015032 name: behavioral response to alcohol def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to a change in behavior elicited by alcohol consumption" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0002568 ! behavioral response to addictive substance created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-10-29T11:59:33Z [Term] id: VT:0015033 name: xenobiotic-induced morbidity/mortality def: "any measurable characteristic related to the quantity of a foreign compound required to induce a moribund state" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0001657 ! induced morbidity/mortality relationship: part_of VT:0015030 ! physiological response to xenobiotic created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-10-29T12:08:53Z [Term] id: VT:0015034 name: response to induced hearing loss def: "any measurable characteristic related to a decrease in the ability to perceive sound induced by environmental factors or age" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002104 ! hearing physiology created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-10-29T03:12:55Z [Term] id: VT:0015035 name: B cell clonal deletion def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process of removal by apoptosis of immature B lymphocytes that interact with self antigens during maturation" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] synonym: "B-cell clonal deletion" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0005001 ! clonal deletion created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-10-29T03:36:34Z [Term] id: VT:0015036 name: reproductive life span def: "any measurable characteristic related to the period of time in which an organism can produce offspring" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0005372 ! life span trait relationship: part_of VT:0002161 ! fertility/fecundity created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-10-29T03:52:21Z [Term] id: VT:0015037 name: gland development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of a gland during its formation and differentiation" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000782 ! endocrine/exocrine system trait created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-10-29T05:15:10Z [Term] id: VT:0015038 name: coat/hair development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the hair covering of the body during its formation" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0100018 ! integumentary system development created_by: smb creation_date: 2009-10-29T05:25:55Z [Term] id: VT:0100000 name: humerus size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the humerus" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0005296 ! humerus morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-09-04T03:32:20Z [Term] id: VT:0100001 name: tibia size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the tibia" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0000558 ! tibia morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-09-04T03:33:55Z [Term] id: VT:0100002 name: connective tissue trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical or functional supporting tissue of the body" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-09-29T10:06:10Z [Term] id: VT:0100003 name: anatomical region trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of a defined area of the body that includes more than one organ system or tissue" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-09-29T10:25:08Z [Term] id: VT:0100004 name: development trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of an organism or part of an organism that is related to the progression of the organism from an initial condition to a later condition" [MGI:GO "Definition from the Gene Ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-09-29T11:13:42Z [Term] id: VT:0100005 name: body size trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the overall physical dimensions of an organism" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-09-29T11:15:02Z [Term] id: VT:0100006 name: anatomical relation trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the location of a part of the body in relation to the body as a whole or to other parts" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-09-29T11:16:56Z [Term] id: VT:0100007 name: growth trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the rate of change in size of an organism" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0100004 ! development trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-09-29T11:37:28Z [Term] id: VT:0100008 name: body symmetry def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the configuration of an organism or substructure(s) of an organism in relation to a dividing line or plane" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] is_a: VT:0100006 ! anatomical relation trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-09-29T11:41:20Z [Term] id: VT:0100009 name: organ system development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the body's systems during their formation and differentiation" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0100004 ! development trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-09-29T11:48:56Z [Term] id: VT:0100010 name: coat color pattern def: "any measurable characteristic related to the arrangement or configuration of the different colored hairs within the coat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0002075 ! coat color created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-09-30T09:37:45Z [Term] id: VT:0100011 name: urine enzyme level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the level of excretion of enzymes in the urine" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"] is_a: VT:0005160 ! urine protein level created_by: dmunzenmaier creation_date: 2009-10-22T09:55:56Z [Term] id: VT:0100012 name: kidney vascular physiology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood vessels of the kidney" [RGD:DHM "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0002136 ! kidney physiology created_by: dmunzenmaier creation_date: 2009-10-22T10:45:09Z [Term] id: VT:0100013 name: necrosis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the death of a cell or group of cells as a result of injury, disease or other pathologic state" [RGD:DHM "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:0000313 ! cell death created_by: dmunzenmaier creation_date: 2009-10-23T09:10:17Z [Term] id: VT:0100014 name: distance between teats def: "characteristic related to the measure of the distance between two teats/nipples" [VTO:INRA "INRA curator"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "distance between nipples" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:1000727 ! teat placement created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-19T10:42:25Z [Term] id: VT:0100015 name: circulatory system development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the circulatory system during its formation and differentiation" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0100009 ! organ system development is_a: VT:1000784 ! circulatory system trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-17T01:10:51Z [Term] id: VT:0100016 name: circulatory system morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic pertaining to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the system that moves extracellular fluids to and from tissues" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000784 ! circulatory system trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-17T01:18:52Z [Term] id: VT:0100017 name: circulatory system physiology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic pertaining to the function of the system that moves extracellular fluids to and from tissues" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:1000784 ! circulatory system trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-17T01:18:52Z [Term] id: VT:0100018 name: integumentary system development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the integumentary system during its formation or differentiation" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:0100009 ! organ system development is_a: VT:1000775 ! integumentary system trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-17T01:29:47Z [Term] id: VT:0100019 name: integumentary system physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of or processes in the system consisting of the skin and its derivatives" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:1000775 ! integumentary system trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-17T01:32:00Z [Term] id: VT:0100020 name: integumentary system morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the system consisting of the skin and its derivatives" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000775 ! integumentary system trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-17T01:32:00Z [Term] id: VT:0100021 name: mammary alveoli size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the sac-like structure of the mammary gland that synthesizes and secretes milk after pregnancy" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001884 ! mammary alveoli morphology relationship: part_of VT:0010002 ! mammary gland size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-19T10:32:22Z [Term] id: VT:0100022 name: mammary alveoli diameter def: "any measurable characteristic related to the diameter/width of the sac-like structure of the mammary gland that synthesizes and secretes milk after pregnancy" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0100021 ! mammary alveoli size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-19T10:32:22Z [Term] id: VT:0100023 name: mammary alveoli epithelial cell number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of epithelial cells surrounding the mammary alveoli" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0010033 ! reproductive system cell number is_a: VT:0010036 ! endocrine/exocrine system cell number relationship: part_of VT:0100021 ! mammary alveoli size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-19T10:32:22Z [Term] id: VT:0100024 name: mammary gland fetal development def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the processes, including morphogenesis and cell growth and differentiation, that occur during the fetal period" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator", VTO:INRA "INRA curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000628 ! mammary gland development created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-19T11:13:17Z [Term] id: VT:0100025 name: mammary gland cistern morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the largest area for milk accumulation in the ductal system of the mammary gland in some species" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0000627 ! mammary gland morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-19T11:28:02Z [Term] id: VT:0100026 name: mammary gland cistern volume def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the volume of the largest area for milk accumulation in the ductal system of the mammary gland in some species" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0010002 ! mammary gland size relationship: part_of VT:0100025 ! mammary gland cistern morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-19T11:33:40Z [Term] id: VT:0100027 name: teat shape def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical form of the teat/nipple" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig synonym: "nipple shape" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0006078 ! nipple/teat morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-19T11:57:08Z [Term] id: VT:0100028 name: teat barrel diameter def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the external diameter of the teat at mid-length" [VTO:INRA "INRA curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0006078 ! nipple/teat morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-19T11:57:08Z [Term] id: VT:0100030 name: teat angle def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the angle between the vertical and the teat axis" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator", VTO:INRA "INRA curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0006078 ! nipple/teat morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-19T11:57:08Z [Term] id: VT:0100031 name: mammary blood flow def: "any measurable characteristic related to the volume of blood that flows through the vascular system of the mammary gland during a given period of time" [VTO:INRA "INRA curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001881 ! mammary gland physiology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-19T02:50:18Z [Term] id: VT:0100032 name: udder volume def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the external volume of the udder" [VTO:INRA "INRA curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0100035 ! udder size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-19T02:42:53Z [Term] id: VT:0100033 name: mammary gland circumference def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the distance measured around the mammary gland" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "udder circumference" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0010002 ! mammary gland size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-19T03:09:25Z [Term] id: VT:0100034 name: mammary gland weight def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the weight of the mammary gland" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig synonym: "udder weight" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0010002 ! mammary gland size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-19T03:10:39Z [Term] id: VT:0100035 name: udder size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the udder" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:1000067 ! udder morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-19T03:11:44Z [Term] id: VT:0100036 name: mammary alveoli volume def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the volume of the alveoli in the mammary gland" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0100021 ! mammary alveoli size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-11-19T03:13:22Z [Term] id: VT:1000000 name: body conformation def: "characteristics relating to an organism's overall structure and proportions" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0100006 ! anatomical relation trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T10:09:36Z [Term] id: VT:1000007 name: parasite load def: "characteristic related to the number of parasites harbored by an organism" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:1000675 ! response to parasitic infection created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T10:12:53Z [Term] id: VT:1000015 name: egg morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of an egg" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:1000701 ! product trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T10:20:24Z [Term] id: VT:1000016 name: meat quality def: "characteristics related to the ability of meat (muscle and associated fat and connective tissue, post-exsanguination) to meet certain standards" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000701 ! product trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T10:20:24Z [Term] id: VT:1000019 name: milk quality def: "characteristics related to the ability of milk to meet certain standards" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle is_obsolete: true created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T10:38:24Z [Term] id: VT:1000023 name: feed conversion def: "characteristic related to the measure of an animal's ability to convert feed into additional body mass" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "feed efficiency" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0002121 ! metabolism created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T10:38:24Z [Term] id: VT:1000033 name: average daily gain def: "any measurable characteristic related to the change in body weight over a period of time, divided by the number of days in the period" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0001731 ! postnatal growth rate is_a: VT:0005456 ! weight gain created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T12:52:15Z [Term] id: VT:1000042 name: length of productive life def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of time during which a livestock animal can be utilized for breeding or production" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] comment: In dairy cows, the length of time a female is producing milk, prior to the age of 84 months subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig synonym: "functional herd life" EXACT [] synonym: "longevity" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0005372 ! life span trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:40:05Z [Term] id: VT:1000047 name: circulating creatine kinase level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of the enzyme creatine kinase, which uses ATP to convert creatine to phosphocreatine and ADP; elevated levels are indicative of muscle damage." [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "creatine kinase concentration" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001570 ! circulating enzyme level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:14:43Z [Term] id: VT:1000055 name: circulating insulin-like growth factor level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of insulin-like growth factor (IGF), a polypeptide hormone similar in sequence to insulin" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn synonym: "plasma concentration of IGF" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005418 ! circulating hormone level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:14:43Z [Term] id: VT:1000059 name: total heart ventricle morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the lower chambers of the heart" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:0005294 ! heart ventricle morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:14:43Z [Term] id: VT:1000060 name: troponin T concentration def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of one of a complex of three regulatory proteins required for skeletal and cardiac muscle contraction; used as an indicator for myocardial damage." [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn synonym: "troponin T protein concentration" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002972 ! heart muscle contractility created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:14:43Z [Term] id: VT:1000062 name: chest circumference def: "any measurable characteristic related to the circumference of an animal's girth measured posterior to the front legs" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "heart girth" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0004134 ! chest morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:17:50Z [Term] id: VT:1000064 name: hip height def: "any measurable characteristic related to the height of an animal measured from the ground to a point on the back directly above the hipbones" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "height at sacrum" EXACT [] synonym: "stature" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0001253 ! body height created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:17:50Z [Term] id: VT:1000065 name: hook height def: "any measurable characteristic related to the height of an animal measured from the ground to the point of the hip (tuber sacrale)" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle is_a: VT:0001253 ! body height created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:17:50Z [Term] id: VT:1000066 name: hip width def: "any measurable characteristic related to the distance between the points of both hips" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "hook width" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0100005 ! body size trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:17:50Z [Term] id: VT:1000067 name: udder morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the organ in certain species containing two or more mammary glands, each with its own nipple" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0001119 ! female reproductive system morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:17:50Z [Term] id: VT:1000068 name: degree of spotting def: "any measurable characteristic related to the proportion of unpigmented skin (white coat color) on an animal's body" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0100010 ! coat color pattern created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:18:17Z [Term] id: VT:1000072 name: somatic cell count in milk def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of somatic cells (leukocytes) per milliliter of milk; a high count is an indicator of mastitis." [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "somatic cell score" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0004047 ! milk composition created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:29:25Z [Term] id: VT:1000102 name: meat flavor def: "characteristics related to the distinctive taste of meat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:1000016 ! meat quality created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:40:23Z [Term] id: VT:1000104 name: meat color def: "characteristics related to the color of meat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:1000016 ! meat quality created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:40:23Z [Term] id: VT:1000106 name: meat odor def: "characteristics related to the distinctive smell of meat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:1000016 ! meat quality created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:40:23Z [Term] id: VT:1000109 name: meat texture def: "characteristic related to the arrangement of the components that form the physical structure of meat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:1000016 ! meat quality created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:40:23Z [Term] id: VT:1000111 name: bone weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of one or more of the bones of the skeleton" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0003795 ! bone structure created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:44:59Z [Term] id: VT:1000114 name: carcass weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of an animal following slaughter and removal of the head, intestinal tract, internal organs, and possibly the hide and/or feet" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0001259 ! body weight created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:44:59Z [Term] id: VT:1000120 name: rib muscle thickness def: "any measurable characteristic related to the distance between the latissimus muscle and pleura membrane measured halfway between the rib ends" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0002280 ! intercostal muscle morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:44:59Z [Term] id: VT:1000121 name: lumbar vertebra number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of spinal column segments in the loin area, between the ribs and the pelvis" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000138 ! vertebra number relationship: part_of VT:0003049 ! lumbar vertebra morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:45:36Z [Term] id: VT:1000122 name: thoracic vertebra number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of segments in the middle of the spinal column, which articulate with the ribs" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000138 ! vertebra number relationship: part_of VT:0003047 ! thoracic vertebra morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:45:36Z [Term] id: VT:1000126 name: fat thickness def: "any measurable characteristic related to the the thickness of a layer of adipose tissue" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig synonym: "fat depth" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0005452 ! body fat amount created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:50:29Z [Term] id: VT:1000130 name: kidney, pelvic, and heart fat weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of fat in the body cavity, specifically in the areas of the kidneys, pelvis, and heart" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "internal fat" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001781 ! white fat amount created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:50:29Z [Term] id: VT:1000131 name: marbling def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the visible intramuscular fat" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0000013 ! fat distribution relationship: part_of VT:1000479 ! muscle lipid level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:50:29Z [Term] id: VT:1000132 name: retail product yield def: "any measurable characteristic related to the yield of trimmed retail cuts obtained from a carcass" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle is_a: VT:0010026 ! carcass yield created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:50:29Z [Term] id: VT:1000133 name: rib fat weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of fat dissected from a wholesale rib cut" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle is_a: VT:0001781 ! white fat amount created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:50:29Z [Term] id: VT:1000134 name: subcutaneous fat def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the layer of fat lying directly beneath the skin" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0000013 ! fat distribution created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:50:29Z [Term] id: VT:1000135 name: subcutaneous fat thickness def: "any measurable characteristic related to the thickness of the fat layer directly beneath the skin" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000126 ! fat thickness relationship: part_of VT:1000134 ! subcutaneous fat created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:50:57Z [Term] id: VT:1000146 name: longissimus dorsi weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the longissimus dorsi" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig synonym: "loin weight" EXACT [] synonym: "longissimus muscle weight" EXACT [] is_a: VT:1000712 ! skeletal muscle weight relationship: part_of VT:1000706 ! longissimus dorsi morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:59:03Z [Term] id: VT:1000149 name: rib muscle weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of muscle tissue obtained from a wholesale rib cut" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0002280 ! intercostal muscle morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:59:03Z [Term] id: VT:1000152 name: overall wellness/fitness def: "any measurable characteristic related to the overall healthfulness of an organism, in relation to the frequency with which medical care is required" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "number of veterinary treatments" NARROW [] is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:40:05Z [Term] id: VT:1000155 name: milk yield def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of milk obtained over a given period of time from a lactating mammal" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "machine milk" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0010007 ! total milk volume created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:40:37Z [Term] id: VT:1000161 name: milk fat content def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of fat in a given volume of milk" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "milk fat percentage" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0004047 ! milk composition created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:43:21Z [Term] id: VT:1000165 name: milk protein content def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of protein in a given volume of milk" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig synonym: "milk protein percentage" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0004047 ! milk composition created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:45:00Z [Term] id: VT:1000173 name: gonadrotropin releasing hormone level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the level of the peptide hormone that is produced in the hypothalamus and stimulates the release of follicle stimulating hormone and leutenizing hormone from the anterior pituitary gland" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn synonym: "leutenizing hormone releasing hormone level" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003953 ! hormone level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:50:56Z [Term] id: VT:1000181 name: number of offspring born alive def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of offspring, not including stillborn" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig synonym: "prenatal survival" EXACT [] synonym: "total number born alive" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:1000189 ! number of offspring created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:59:38Z [Term] id: VT:1000183 name: number of offspring weaned def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of offspring that survive to weaning" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "% survival to weaning" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:1000189 ! number of offspring created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:59:38Z [Term] id: VT:1000184 name: delivery ease def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the level of effort or assistance required during delivery" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0002907 ! parturition created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:59:38Z [Term] id: VT:1000189 name: number of offspring def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total number born, including stillborn animals" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig synonym: "total number born" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002161 ! fertility/fecundity created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-12-10T10:22:09Z [Term] id: VT:1000190 name: oestrus intensity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the female to display oestrus" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "heat intensity" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001927 ! oestrous cycle (sensu Rodentia) created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:59:38Z [Term] id: VT:1000193 name: ovulation rate def: "any measurable characteristic related to the frequency of ovulation, as determined by the number of corpora lutea in the ovary" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_obsolete: true created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:59:38Z [Term] id: VT:1000195 name: pregnancy rate def: "any measurable characteristic related to the measure of the ability of a female to become pregnant" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "conception rate" EXACT [] synonym: "non-return rate" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001923 ! female fertility created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:59:38Z [Term] id: VT:1000197 name: number of offspring stillborn def: "any measurable characteristic related to the offspring that are either born dead or die within 24 hours of birth" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig synonym: "stillbirth" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:1000189 ! number of offspring created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:59:38Z [Term] id: VT:1000199 name: twinning frequency def: "any measurable characteristic related to the production of two offspring from a single pregnancy" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0002161 ! fertility/fecundity created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:59:38Z [Term] id: VT:1000205 name: teat length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the average length of the nipples/teats" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0006078 ! nipple/teat morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:02:18Z [Term] id: VT:1000206 name: teat number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total number of teats/nipples on a female" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig synonym: "nipple number" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0006078 ! nipple/teat morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:02:18Z [Term] id: VT:1000207 name: accessory sperm def: "any measurable characteristic related to the additional spermatazoa retained in the zona pellucida of the oocyte after penetration of the first sperm during fertilization" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0005410 ! fertilization created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:03:07Z [Term] id: VT:1000208 name: retrograde sperm def: "any measurable characteristic related to the sperm that migrate back into the vagina following intrauterine insemination" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0005410 ! fertilization created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:03:07Z [Term] id: VT:1000210 name: scrotum circumference def: "any measurable characteristic related to the circumference of the external sac of skin that encloses the testes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "scrotal circumference" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0001150 ! scrotum size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:03:07Z [Term] id: VT:1000216 name: birth assistance def: "necessity of assistance during delivery of offspring" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_obsolete: true created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:04:56Z [Term] id: VT:1000220 name: abdominal fat weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the fat lining the abdominal cavity and surrounding the kidneys" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "leaf fat weight" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001781 ! white fat amount created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:41:26Z [Term] id: VT:1000223 name: pectoral muscle weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the combined weight of the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn synonym: "breast muscle weight" EXACT [] is_a: VT:1000712 ! skeletal muscle weight relationship: part_of VT:0003346 ! pectoral muscle morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:45:54Z [Term] id: VT:1000224 name: bursa of Fabricius weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of an epithelial outgrowth of the cloaca in birds where B-lymphocyte maturation occurs" [MeSH:A10.549.175, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:1000668 ! bursa of Fabricius size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:45:54Z [Term] id: VT:1000225 name: drumstick weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the hindlimb of a bird, consisting of the tibia and the surrounding meat and skin" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:1000714 ! product weight relationship: part_of VT:1000689 ! hindlimb weight created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:45:54Z [Term] id: VT:1000226 name: gizzard weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the secondary, muscular stomach in some vertebrates used for grinding up food" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:1000667 ! gizzard morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:45:54Z [Term] id: VT:1000233 name: spleen weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the spleen" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0002224 ! spleen size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:45:54Z [Term] id: VT:1000234 name: thigh muscle weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the muscle tissue surrounding the femur of the chicken" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:1000712 ! skeletal muscle weight relationship: part_of VT:1000235 ! thigh weight created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:45:54Z [Term] id: VT:1000235 name: thigh weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the part of the chicken consisting of the femur and surrounding meat and skin." [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:1000714 ! product weight relationship: part_of VT:1000689 ! hindlimb weight created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:45:54Z [Term] id: VT:1000236 name: weight of the front half of the carcass def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the front section of the chicken carcass that results when the whole bird is cut perpendicular to the spine at the ilium, just above the femur; it consists of the entire breast, the adjacent back and ribs, and both wings." [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:1000114 ! carcass weight created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:45:54Z [Term] id: VT:1000237 name: wing weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the forelimb of a bird, consisting of the humerus, radius, ulna, and metacarpus, and all associated muscle and skin" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:1000687 ! forelimb weight is_a: VT:1000714 ! product weight created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:45:54Z [Term] id: VT:1000238 name: feather development def: "any measurable characteristic related to the initial appearance and growth of feathers on young birds" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn synonym: "feathering" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0100018 ! integumentary system development created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:46:33Z [Term] id: VT:1000239 name: drumstick muscle weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the muscle tissue surrounding the tibia of the chicken" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:1000712 ! skeletal muscle weight relationship: part_of VT:1000225 ! drumstick weight created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:56:45Z [Term] id: VT:1000240 name: contrafreeloading def: "any measurable characteristic related to the tendency to search for food, even though food is readily available" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:0001432 ! food preference created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:38:27Z [Term] id: VT:1000241 name: fear/anxiety-related behavior def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to responses in tests for fear or anxiety related behaviors" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:0002572 ! emotion/affect behavior created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:38:27Z [Term] id: VT:1000242 name: feather pecking def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the pecking of the other birds in an enclosure" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:0002557 ! social interaction created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:38:27Z [Term] id: VT:1000243 name: receiving feather pecking def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the receipt of pecking by the other birds in an enclosure" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:0002557 ! social interaction created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:38:27Z [Term] id: VT:1000244 name: social tendency def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the tendency to choose between freely available food or food in combination with social stimuli in a maze test with several options" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0002557 ! social interaction created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:38:27Z [Term] id: VT:1000246 name: bacteria count in cecum def: "characteristic related to the bacterial count (cfu) in the outpouching(s) of the large intestine below the entrance of the small intestine" [MeSH:A03.556.124.526.209, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:1000665 ! bacteria count created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:47:36Z [Term] id: VT:1000247 name: bacteria count in cloaca def: "characteristic related to the bacterial count (cfu) in the common cavity into which the intestinal, genital, and urinary tracts open in some species" [ISBN:9780618701728, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:1000665 ! bacteria count created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:47:36Z [Term] id: VT:1000249 name: oocyst shedding def: "characteristic related to the presence in the feces of the encapsulated zygote stage of certain protozoans" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:1000675 ! response to parasitic infection created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:47:36Z [Term] id: VT:1000253 name: egg albumen height def: "characteristic related to the height of the inner thick albumen (egg white) when an egg is broken onto a flat surface" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:1000695 ! egg albumen morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:55:05Z [Term] id: VT:1000254 name: egg albumen weight def: "characteristic related to the weight of the egg white (weight of the entire egg minus weights of the yolk and shell)" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:1000577 ! egg weight relationship: part_of VT:1000695 ! egg albumen morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:55:05Z [Term] id: VT:1000255 name: egg shell color def: "characteristic related to objective measurements of egg shell color" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:1000696 ! egg shell morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:55:05Z [Term] id: VT:1000257 name: egg shell shape def: "characteristic related to the ratio of the width of the egg at its widest point to its length at the longest point" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:1000696 ! egg shell morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:55:05Z [Term] id: VT:1000258 name: egg shell strength def: "characteristic related to a measure of the force required to fracture the shell of an egg" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:1000696 ! egg shell morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:55:05Z [Term] id: VT:1000259 name: egg shell thickness def: "characteristic related to the thickness of the exterior shell of an egg" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:1000696 ! egg shell morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:55:05Z [Term] id: VT:1000260 name: egg shell weight def: "characteristic related to the weight of the rinsed and dried egg shell" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:1000577 ! egg weight relationship: part_of VT:1000696 ! egg shell morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:55:05Z [Term] id: VT:1000263 name: long length of egg def: "characteristic related to the length of egg from end to end" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:1000773 ! egg length created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:55:05Z [Term] id: VT:1000264 name: short length of egg def: "characteristic related to the diameter of egg (shorter dimension)" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:1000773 ! egg length created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:55:05Z [Term] id: VT:1000266 name: egg yolk weight def: "characteristic related to the weight of the yolk of an egg" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:1000577 ! egg weight relationship: part_of VT:1000697 ! egg yolk morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:55:05Z [Term] id: VT:1000269 name: white meat weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the combined weight of the breast (pectoralis major and pectoralis minor) and wing meat; back muscle weight may or may not be included" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:1000714 ! product weight created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:15:31Z [Term] id: VT:1000270 name: egg shell redness def: "characteristic related to the chromatic component of egg shell color from green to red" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:1000255 ! egg shell color created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:15:31Z [Term] id: VT:1000271 name: egg shell lightness def: "characteristic related to the luminance or lightness component of egg shell color" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:1000255 ! egg shell color created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:15:31Z [Term] id: VT:1000272 name: egg shell yellowness def: "characteristic related to the chromatic component of egg shell color from blue to yellow" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:1000255 ! egg shell color created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:15:31Z [Term] id: VT:1000273 name: total blood cell count def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of red and white blood cells" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_obsolete: true created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:27:07Z [Term] id: VT:1000274 name: bone mineral content def: "any measurable characteristic related to the mineral content of a bone, as determined by x-ray densitometric scanning" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0002896 ! bone mineralization created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:32:08Z [Term] id: VT:1000276 name: humerus area def: "any measurable characteristic related to the area of the humerus, calculated based on the length and width determined by x-ray densitometric scanning" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0100000 ! humerus size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:32:08Z [Term] id: VT:1000277 name: humerus bone mineral content def: "any measurable characteristic related to the mineral content of the humerus, as determined by x-ray densitometric scanning" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:1000274 ! bone mineral content created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:32:08Z [Term] id: VT:1000278 name: humerus bone density def: "any measurable characteristic related to the mineral content of the humerus, adjusted for the bone's size" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn synonym: "humerus bone mineral density" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005007 ! bone density created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:32:08Z [Term] id: VT:1000280 name: humerus width def: "any measurable characteristic related to the width of the humerus halfway between the ends" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0100000 ! humerus size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:32:08Z [Term] id: VT:1000281 name: tibia area def: "any measurable characteristic related to the area of the tibia, calculated based on the length and width determined by x-ray densitometric scanning" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0100001 ! tibia size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:32:08Z [Term] id: VT:1000282 name: tibia bone mineral content def: "any measurable characteristic related to the mineral content of the tibia, as determined by x-ray densitometric scanning" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:1000274 ! bone mineral content created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:32:08Z [Term] id: VT:1000283 name: tibia bone density def: "any measurable characteristic related to the mineral content of the tibia, adjusted for the bone's size" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn synonym: "tibia bone mineral density" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005007 ! bone density created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:32:08Z [Term] id: VT:1000284 name: tibia breaking force def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of force required to break the tibia in the middle, while it is supported on both ends" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0001542 ! bone strength created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:32:08Z [Term] id: VT:1000286 name: tibia modulus of elasticity def: "any measurable characteristic related to a measure of the tibia's ability to return to its original shape after force is applied in the center, while the bone is supported on the ends (stress:strain ratio)" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0001542 ! bone strength created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:32:08Z [Term] id: VT:1000287 name: tibia strain def: "any measurable characteristic related to an indicator of the amount of bending the tibia undergoes when force is applied in the center, and the bone is supported at both ends (change in length per unit length of bone)" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0001542 ! bone strength created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:32:08Z [Term] id: VT:1000288 name: tibia stress def: "any measurable characteristic related to the force applied to the tibia per unit area" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0001542 ! bone strength created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:32:08Z [Term] id: VT:1000289 name: tibia width def: "any measurable characteristic related to the width of the tibia halfway between the ends" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0100001 ! tibia size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:32:08Z [Term] id: VT:1000292 name: egg production rate def: "characteristic related to the number of eggs laid by a bird divided by the number of days over which they are produced" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn synonym: "eggs laid per day" EXACT [] is_a: VT:1000701 ! product trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:43:29Z [Term] id: VT:1000294 name: number of eggs produced def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of eggs produced over a given period of time" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:1000701 ! product trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:43:29Z [Term] id: VT:1000299 name: weight loss during transport def: "any measurable characteristic related to the difference in body weight before and after transport" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:0001263 ! weight loss created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:51:51Z [Term] id: VT:1000322 name: age at slaughter def: "any measurable characteristic related to the age of an animal at the time of slaughter" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001661 ! life span created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T12:43:08Z [Term] id: VT:1000341 name: basal circulating adrenocorticotropin level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the level of pituitary adrenocorticotropic hormone in the blood in the absence of an external intervention" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0002664 ! circulating adrenocorticotropin level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T12:58:57Z [Term] id: VT:1000343 name: basal circulating cortisol level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the level of cortisol in the blood in the absence of external intervention" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "basal circulating hydrocortisone level" EXACT [] is_a: VT:1000670 ! circulating cortisol level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T12:58:57Z [Term] id: VT:1000344 name: basal circulating glucose level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the level of glucose in the blood in the absence of external intervention" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000188 ! circulating glucose level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T12:58:57Z [Term] id: VT:1000347 name: induced circulating glucose level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the level of glucose in the blood following an external intervention" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000188 ! circulating glucose level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T12:58:57Z [Term] id: VT:1000350 name: induced circulating cortisol level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the level of cortisol in the blood following an external intervention" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "induced circulating hydrocortisone level" EXACT [] is_a: VT:1000670 ! circulating cortisol level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T12:58:57Z [Term] id: VT:1000361 name: circumference of cannon bone def: "any measurable characteristic related to the circumference of the metacarpal or metatarsal bone, between the knee or hock and the fetlock" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0000550 ! forelimb morphology relationship: part_of VT:0000556 ! hindlimb morphology relationship: part_of VT:0003072 ! metatarsal bone morphology relationship: part_of VT:0003073 ! metacarpal bone morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T01:13:23Z [Term] id: VT:1000369 name: femur size def: "any measurable characteristic related to the measurements regarding the physical dimensions of the long bone of the thigh" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "femur dimensions" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000559 ! femur morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T01:13:23Z [Term] id: VT:1000384 name: vertebra distance def: "any measurable characteristic related to the distance from first thoracic to last lumbar vertebra" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0000137 ! vertebra morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T01:14:37Z [Term] id: VT:1000385 name: total vertebra number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total number of bone segments constituting the spinal column" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000138 ! vertebra number created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T01:16:14Z [Term] id: VT:1000392 name: conA-induced lymphocyte proliferation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the proliferation of lymphocytes upon stimulation with concanavalin A, a lectin isolated from the jack bean, Canavalia ensiformis" [MeSH:D12.776.503.499.500 "National Library of Medicine - Medical Subject Headings", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000393 ! mitogen-induced lymphocyte proliferation created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T01:50:35Z [Term] id: VT:1000393 name: mitogen-induced lymphocyte proliferation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process by which lymphocytes multiply upon stimulation with a protein that induces cell division" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000661 ! lymphocyte proliferation created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T01:50:35Z [Term] id: VT:1000394 name: pokeweed mitogen (PWM)-induced lymphocyte proliferation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the proliferation of lymphocytes upon stimulation with pokeweed mitogen, a lectin isolated from the roots of Phytolacca americana" [MeSH:D12.776.503.499.875 "National Library of Medicine - Medical Subject Headings", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000393 ! mitogen-induced lymphocyte proliferation created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T01:50:35Z [Term] id: VT:1000398 name: spontaneous lymphocyte proliferation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the unstimulated proliferation of lymphocytes" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000661 ! lymphocyte proliferation created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T01:50:35Z [Term] id: VT:1000401 name: muscle androstenone level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of the testicular steroid androstenone detected in muscle via ELISA or HPLC" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:26:46Z [Term] id: VT:1000402 name: fecal bacteria count def: "characteristic related to the bacterial count (cfu) in feces" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000665 ! bacteria count created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T01:54:41Z [Term] id: VT:1000404 name: bacteria count in liver def: "characteristic related to the bacterial count (cfu) in liver" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000665 ! bacteria count created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T01:54:41Z [Term] id: VT:1000405 name: bacteria count in spleen def: "characteristic related to the bacterial count (cfu) in spleen" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000665 ! bacteria count created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T01:54:41Z [Term] id: VT:1000408 name: belly weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the cut of meat obtained from the underside of the pig" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000714 ! product weight created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:01:04Z [Term] id: VT:1000411 name: carcass length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of the carcass following removal of the head; typically measured between the first or second cervical vertebra or the first rib and the pelvis" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0001256 ! body length created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:01:04Z [Term] id: VT:1000414 name: diaphragm weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002279 ! diaphragm morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:01:04Z [Term] id: VT:1000415 name: glycolytic potential def: "any measurable characteristic related to the measure of the available glycogen stores in tissue" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0005438 ! glycogen homeostasis relationship: part_of VT:1000694 ! muscle glycogen homeostasis created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:26:46Z [Term] id: VT:1000419 name: total foot weight def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the weight of the front feet separated from the carcass at the level of the carpal bones, and the hind feet removed at the tibio-tarsal joint" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000686 ! paw/hand/foot/hoof weight created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:01:04Z [Term] id: VT:1000420 name: head weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the head" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0000002 ! head size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:01:04Z [Term] id: VT:1000421 name: small intestine length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of the upper portion of the digestive tract, between the stomach and the large intestine" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0000496 ! small intestine morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:01:04Z [Term] id: VT:1000422 name: shoulder weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the untrimmed cut of meat from the upper portion of the front leg of the pig" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000714 ! product weight relationship: part_of VT:1000687 ! forelimb weight created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:01:04Z [Term] id: VT:1000425 name: skin weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the membranous protective covering of the body; may include closely associated fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002096 ! skin morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:01:04Z [Term] id: VT:1000426 name: weight of trimmed wholesale product def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of four major wholesale cuts of the pig (ham, loin, Boston butt, and picnic shoulder), trimmed of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000714 ! product weight created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:01:04Z [Term] id: VT:1000429 name: muscle lactate level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in muscle of the compound produced from pyruvate by lactate dehydrogenase" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:26:46Z [Term] id: VT:1000430 name: muscle cholesterol level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of cholesterol present in the total lipid extracted from a muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0003947 ! cholesterol level is_a: VT:1000479 ! muscle lipid level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:26:46Z [Term] id: VT:1000431 name: muscle indole level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of a tryptophan degradation product detected in muscle via HPLC" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:26:46Z [Term] id: VT:1000432 name: muscle water content def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of moisture in a muscle sample, determined by the difference in weight before and after oven drying" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000676 ! water content relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:26:46Z [Term] id: VT:1000433 name: muscle protein level def: "characteristic related to the total protein content of muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology relationship: part_of VT:1000770 ! meat composition created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:26:46Z [Term] id: VT:1000434 name: muscle skatole level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of a tryptophan degradation product detected in muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "3-methyl indole concentration" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:26:46Z [Term] id: VT:1000435 name: muscle conductivity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of muscle to conduct electrical current" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:27:18Z [Term] id: VT:1000436 name: skeletal muscle conductivity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of skeletal muscle to conduct electrical current" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000435 ! muscle conductivity created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:29:54Z [Term] id: VT:1000440 name: fatty acid carbon chain length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the average number of carbon atoms in the fatty acids in a sample" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0005666 ! adipose tissue physiology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:37:42Z [Term] id: VT:1000444 name: fat androstenone level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of the testicular steroid androstenone present in fat samples" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0005666 ! adipose tissue physiology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:37:42Z [Term] id: VT:1000465 name: intermuscular fat weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of fat present between the muscles" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "seam fat weight" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001781 ! white fat amount created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:47:13Z [Term] id: VT:1000468 name: intestinal fat weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the fat associated with the small intestine" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "caul fat" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001781 ! white fat amount created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:47:13Z [Term] id: VT:1000472 name: subcutaneous fat weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the fat layer directly under the skin" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0001781 ! white fat amount relationship: part_of VT:1000134 ! subcutaneous fat created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:48:24Z [Term] id: VT:1000479 name: muscle lipid level def: "characteristic related to the total lipid content of a muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig synonym: "total lipid" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology relationship: part_of VT:1000770 ! meat composition created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:47:13Z [Term] id: VT:1000480 name: intramuscular fat weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the fat present within skeletal muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0001781 ! white fat amount relationship: part_of VT:1000479 ! muscle lipid level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:54:44Z [Term] id: VT:1000518 name: 7-octadecenoic acid level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of a monounsaturated fatty acid (C18H34O2), with a carbon-carbon double bond in the n-7 position, present in a sample of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "7-octadecenoic acid percentage" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0005285 ! unsaturated fatty acid level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:26:41Z [Term] id: VT:1000519 name: eicosadienoic acid level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of an unsaturated fatty acid (C20H36O2), with two carbon-carbon double bonds, present in a sample of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "eicosadienoic acid percentage" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0005285 ! unsaturated fatty acid level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:26:41Z [Term] id: VT:1000520 name: eicosenoic acid level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of a monounsaturated fatty acid (C20H38O2), with a carbon-carbon double bond in the n-9 position, present in a sample of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "eicosenoic acid percentage" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0005285 ! unsaturated fatty acid level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:26:41Z [Term] id: VT:1000521 name: heptadecanoic acid level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of a saturated fatty acid (C17H34O2) present in a sample of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "fatty acid C17:0 level" EXACT [] synonym: "heptadecanoic acid percentage" RELATED [] synonym: "margaric acid level" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005286 ! saturated fatty acid level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:26:41Z [Term] id: VT:1000522 name: linoleic acid level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of an omega-6 unsaturated fatty acid (C18H32O2), with two carbon-carbon double bonds, present in a sample of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "linoleic acid percentage" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0005285 ! unsaturated fatty acid level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:26:41Z [Term] id: VT:1000523 name: linolenic acid level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of an omega-3, polyunsaturated fatty acid (C18H30O2), with three carbon-carbon double bonds, present in a sample of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "alpha-linolenic acid percentage" RELATED [] synonym: "linolenic acid percentage" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0005285 ! unsaturated fatty acid level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:26:41Z [Term] id: VT:1000524 name: myristic acid level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of a saturated fatty acid (C14H28O2), present in a sample of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "myristic acid percentage" RELATED [] synonym: "tetradecanoic acid percentage" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0005286 ! saturated fatty acid level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:26:41Z [Term] id: VT:1000525 name: oleic acid level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of a monounsaturated, omega-9 fatty acid (C18H34O2), present in a sample of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "oleic acid percentage" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0005285 ! unsaturated fatty acid level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:26:41Z [Term] id: VT:1000526 name: palmitic acid level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of a saturated fatty acid (C16H32O2) present in a sample of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "hexadecanoic acid percentage" RELATED [] synonym: "palmitic acid percentage" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0005286 ! saturated fatty acid level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:26:41Z [Term] id: VT:1000527 name: palmitoleic acid level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of an omega-7, monounsaturated fatty acid (C16H30O2) present in a sample of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "palmitoleic acid percentage" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0005285 ! unsaturated fatty acid level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:26:41Z [Term] id: VT:1000528 name: stearic acid level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of a saturated fatty acid (C18H36O2) present in a sample of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "stearic acid percentage" RELATED [] is_a: VT:0005286 ! saturated fatty acid level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:26:41Z [Term] id: VT:1000529 name: androstenone flavor intensity in meat def: "characteristic related to the intensity of a perceived urine-like flavor in the meat or fat of some uncastrated male pigs" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:1000102 ! meat flavor created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:29:36Z [Term] id: VT:1000533 name: skatole flavor intensity in meat def: "characteristic related to the intensity of a perceived manure-like flavor in the meat or fat of some uncastrated male pigs" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:1000102 ! meat flavor created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:29:36Z [Term] id: VT:1000539 name: meat flavor intensity def: "characteristic related to the scoring scale ranging from no flavor to intense flavor" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "flavor score" EXACT [] synonym: "taste intensity" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:1000102 ! meat flavor created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:29:36Z [Term] id: VT:1000546 name: meat color redness def: "characteristic related to the objective reflective measure of meat redness, measured by a colorimeter" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "meat color a" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:1000104 ! meat color created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:33:19Z [Term] id: VT:1000547 name: meat color yellowness def: "characteristic related to the objective reflective measure of meat yellowness, measured by a colorimeter" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "meat color b" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:1000104 ! meat color created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:33:19Z [Term] id: VT:1000548 name: meat color lightness def: "characteristic related to the objective meat color variable for lightness/darkness, based on the amount of light reflected off the surface of the meat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "light reflection" EXACT [] synonym: "meat color L" EXACT [] synonym: "reflectance value" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:1000104 ! meat color created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:33:19Z [Term] id: VT:1000550 name: hematin pigmentation def: "characteristic related to the hematin pigment content in fresh muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "haematin pigmentation" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:1000104 ! meat color created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:33:19Z [Term] id: VT:1000557 name: carcass fat-free weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of an animal following slaughter and removal of the head, intestinal tract, internal organs, and possibly the hide and/or feet, minus the weight of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000114 ! carcass weight created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:57:04Z [Term] id: VT:1000560 name: ham external fat weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of fat trimmed from the surface of the ham" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig xref: VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator" relationship: part_of VT:1000563 ! ham weight created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:57:04Z [Term] id: VT:1000561 name: ham muscle weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of ham with bone, skin, and fat removed" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "ham meat weight" EXACT [] is_a: VT:1000712 ! skeletal muscle weight relationship: part_of VT:1000563 ! ham weight created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:57:04Z [Term] id: VT:1000563 name: ham weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the untrimmed cut of meat from the hind leg of the pig" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000714 ! product weight relationship: part_of VT:1000689 ! hindlimb weight created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:57:04Z [Term] id: VT:1000574 name: longissimus muscle area def: "any measurable characteristic related to the cross-sectional area of the longissimus dorsi" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig synonym: "loin eye area" EXACT [] synonym: "loin muscle area" EXACT [] synonym: "rib eye area" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:1000706 ! longissimus dorsi morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:57:04Z [Term] id: VT:1000575 name: longissimus muscle depth def: "any measurable characteristic related to the depth/diameter of the longissimus dorsi at a given point" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "eye muscle depth" EXACT [] synonym: "loin height" EXACT [] synonym: "loin muscle depth" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:1000706 ! longissimus dorsi morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:57:04Z [Term] id: VT:1000577 name: egg weight def: "characteristic related to the weight of a whole, intact egg" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:1000714 ! product weight relationship: part_of VT:1000772 ! egg size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-12-17T08:24:20Z [Term] id: VT:1000578 name: longissimus dorsi length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of the longissimus dorsi muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "loin length" EXACT [] synonym: "longissimus muscle length" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:1000706 ! longissimus dorsi morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:57:04Z [Term] id: VT:1000587 name: pork odor intensity (lean) def: "characteristic related to the subjective score describing the perceived odor intensity of cooked pork that has been trimmed of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "smell intensity (meat)" EXACT [] is_a: VT:1000592 ! pork odor intensity created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:05:30Z [Term] id: VT:1000588 name: pork odor intensity (fat) def: "characteristic related to the subjective score describing the perceived odor intensity of cooked fat removed from a cut of pork" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "smell intensity (fat)" EXACT [] is_a: VT:1000592 ! pork odor intensity created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:05:30Z [Term] id: VT:1000592 name: pork odor intensity def: "characteristic related to the subjective score describing the perceived odor intensity of cooked pork" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:1000106 ! meat odor created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:05:30Z [Term] id: VT:1000602 name: meat chewiness def: "characteristic related to the evaluation of the total number of chews required to sufficiently break up meat before swallowing" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "chew score" EXACT [] synonym: "chewiness score" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:1000109 ! meat texture created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:15:56Z [Term] id: VT:1000603 name: cooking loss def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the decrease in the weight of a cut of meat during cooking, mostly due to moisture loss" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:1000619 ! meat water holding capacity created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:15:56Z [Term] id: VT:1000604 name: skeletal muscle fiber diameter def: "any measurable characteristic related to the average diameter of the multinucleated cells in a cross-section of skeletal muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0003399 ! skeletal muscle fiber size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:15:56Z [Term] id: VT:1000605 name: drip loss def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the fluid lost from fresh, uncooked meat due to passive exudation" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "purge" EXACT [] synonym: "purge loss" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:1000619 ! meat water holding capacity created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:15:56Z [Term] id: VT:1000606 name: myosin isoform type I content def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of myosin isoform type I present in a muscle sample" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "fiber type 1 percentage" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:1000746 ! skeletal muscle fiber type created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:15:56Z [Term] id: VT:1000607 name: myosin isoform type IIa content def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of myosin isoform type IIa present in a muscle sample" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:1000746 ! skeletal muscle fiber type created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:15:56Z [Term] id: VT:1000608 name: meat firmness def: "characteristic related to the subjective evaluation of loin firmness following chilling of carcass" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:1000109 ! meat texture created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:15:56Z [Term] id: VT:1000609 name: meat juiciness def: "characteristic related to the evaluation of the amount of liquid released by a piece of meat during chewing" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "juiciness score" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:1000016 ! meat quality created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:15:56Z [Term] id: VT:1000611 name: meat moisture level def: "characteristic related to the amount of moisture in a cut of meat, determined by the difference in weight before and after oven drying" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:1000770 ! meat composition created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:15:56Z [Term] id: VT:1000612 name: number of type IIb myofibers def: "any measurable characteristic related to the average number of type IIb, fast glycolytic fibers in a cross-section of muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "number of white myofibers" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:1000746 ! skeletal muscle fiber type created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:15:56Z [Term] id: VT:1000615 name: adenosine deamination def: "any measurable characteristic related to the degree of deamination of adenosine in muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "R-value" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:15:56Z [Term] id: VT:1000618 name: meat tenderness def: "characteristic related to the ease with which meat is broken down during mastication or mechanical processing" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig synonym: "tenderness score" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:1000109 ! meat texture created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:15:56Z [Term] id: VT:1000619 name: meat water holding capacity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of meat to retain water during cutting, heating, grinding, and pressing." [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:1000016 ! meat quality created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:15:56Z [Term] id: VT:1000637 name: functional nipple number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of nipples capable of secreting milk in response to suckling by offspring" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "functional teat number" EXACT [] is_a: VT:1000206 ! teat number created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:29:40Z [Term] id: VT:1000638 name: uterine capacity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of viable fetuses a female is capable of supporting to term" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002637 ! uterus size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:29:40Z [Term] id: VT:1000639 name: uterine horn length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of the upper right or left portion of the uterus to which the uterine tube is connected" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002637 ! uterus size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:29:40Z [Term] id: VT:1000640 name: uterine horn weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the upper right or left portion of the uterus to which the uterine tube is connected" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002637 ! uterus size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:29:40Z [Term] id: VT:1000641 name: ovary weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the female reproductive gland containing the germ cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001127 ! ovary size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:29:40Z [Term] id: VT:1000642 name: uterus length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of the uterus from the top of the uterine body to the cervix" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "uterine length" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0002637 ! uterus size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:29:40Z [Term] id: VT:1000643 name: daily sperm production def: "any measurable characteristic related to the average number of sperm produced per day" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001156 ! spermatogenesis created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:30:44Z [Term] id: VT:1000644 name: testes weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the male reproductive glands" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001148 ! testes size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:30:44Z [Term] id: VT:1000649 name: birth interval def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the time interval between birth of consecutive offspring" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002907 ! parturition created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:35:38Z [Term] id: VT:1000650 name: birth duration def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the duration of delivery" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002907 ! parturition created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:35:38Z [Term] id: VT:1000653 name: lactation length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the period of time over which milk is produced from the mammary gland" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0001882 ! lactation created_by: caripark creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:35:38Z [Term] id: VT:1000661 name: lymphocyte proliferation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes by which the lymphocyte cell populations undergo rapid expansion by cell division" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002401 ! lymphopoiesis created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-02-23T11:12:21Z [Term] id: VT:1000662 name: residual feed intake def: "any measurable characteristic related to the difference between actual feed intake and the expected feed requirements for maintenance of body weight and for weight gain" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle is_a: VT:0005449 ! food intake created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-03-06T02:22:41Z [Term] id: VT:1000664 name: feather morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, color, structure, growth, pattern, or texture of the feathers" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0100020 ! integumentary system morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-03-10T01:08:34Z [Term] id: VT:1000665 name: bacteria count def: "characteristic related to the number of viable bacteria present (cfu)" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:1000673 ! response to bacterial infection created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-03-13T11:09:51Z [Term] id: VT:1000666 name: femur width def: "any measurable characteristic related to the width of the femur halfway between the end" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:1000369 ! femur size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-03-25T09:14:54Z [Term] id: VT:1000667 name: gizzard morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the secondary, muscular stomach in some vertebrates used for grinding up food" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0000462 ! alimentary system morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-03-30T10:31:57Z [Term] id: VT:1000668 name: bursa of Fabricius size def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of an epithelial outgrowth of the cloaca in birds where B-lymphocyte maturation occurs" [MeSH:A10.549.175, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn is_a: VT:0002221 ! lymph organ size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-03-30T12:56:46Z [Term] id: VT:1000669 name: induced circulating adrenocorticotropin level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the level of pituitary adrenocorticotropic hormone in the blood following an external intervention" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0002664 ! circulating adrenocorticotropin level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-03-30T01:49:48Z [Term] id: VT:1000670 name: circulating cortisol level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of a steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex which acts as an anti-inflammatory agent" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "circulating hydrocortisone level" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0003366 ! circulating glucocorticoid level is_a: VT:1000672 ! cortisol level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-03-30T02:24:52Z [Term] id: VT:1000671 name: glucocorticoid level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of the corticosteroids regulating carbohydrate metabolism and exhibiting anti-inflammatory activity" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0003953 ! hormone level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-03-30T02:30:33Z [Term] id: VT:1000672 name: cortisol level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of a steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex which acts as an anti-inflammatory agent" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "hydrocortisone level" EXACT [] is_a: VT:1000671 ! glucocorticoid level created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-03-30T02:32:44Z [Term] id: VT:1000673 name: response to bacterial infection def: "any measurable characteristic related to the body's reaction to invasion and multiplication of bacteria in its tissues, or the body's reaction to components of or toxins produced by bacteria" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0005025 ! response to infection created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-03-30T03:33:42Z [Term] id: VT:1000674 name: response to fungal infection def: "characteristic related to the body's reaction to invasion and multiplication of yeast or mold in its tissues, or the body's reaction to components of or toxins produced by these organisms" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0005025 ! response to infection created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-03-30T03:33:42Z [Term] id: VT:1000675 name: response to parasitic infection def: "characteristic related to the body's reaction to invasion and multiplication of parasites in its tissues, or the body's reaction to components of or toxins produced by parasites" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0005025 ! response to infection created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-03-30T03:33:42Z [Term] id: VT:1000676 name: response to prion infection def: "characteristic related to the body's reaction to invasion of small, infectious proteinaceous particles of non-nucleic acid composition in its tissues" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0005025 ! response to infection created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-03-30T03:33:42Z [Term] id: VT:1000677 name: response to viral infection def: "characteristic related to the body's reaction to invasion and multiplication of a virus in its tissues, or the body's reaction to components of or toxins produced by a virus" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0005025 ! response to infection created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-03-30T03:33:42Z [Term] id: VT:1000679 name: interleukin-2 physiology def: "characteristic related to the function of this cytokine released by helper T cells that stimulates proliferation of T lymphocytes and activated B lymphocytes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "IL-2 physiology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002529 ! interleukin physiology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-03-31T03:12:32Z [Term] id: VT:1000680 name: weight loss in response to infection def: "any measurable characteristic related to the decrease in body weight as a result of the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms, or due to the body's reaction to components of or toxins produced by pathogenic microorganisms" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle is_a: VT:0001263 ! weight loss created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-03-31T03:39:50Z [Term] id: VT:1000681 name: interleukin-2 activity def: "characteristic related to the activity of this cytokine released by helper T cells that stimulates proliferation of T lymphocytes and activated B lymphocytes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "IL-2 activity" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:1000679 ! interleukin-2 physiology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-03-31T03:52:30Z [Term] id: VT:1000682 name: induced interleukin-2 activity def: "characteristic related to the activity of interleukin-2 in response to an external intervention" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000681 ! interleukin-2 activity created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-03-31T03:52:54Z [Term] id: VT:1000683 name: total heart ventricle size def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions, proportions, magnitude, or extent of the lower chambers of the heart" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:1000059 ! total heart ventricle morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-04-01T03:44:26Z [Term] id: VT:1000684 name: total heart ventricle weight def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the weight of the lower chambers of the heart" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:1000683 ! total heart ventricle size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-04-01T03:45:39Z [Term] id: VT:1000685 name: muscle pH def: "any measurable characteristic related to the relative acidity or alkalinity in the muscle, as measured by the concentration of hydrogen ion" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology relationship: part_of VT:0004043 ! pH regulation relationship: part_of VT:1000016 ! meat quality created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-04-01T03:49:05Z [Term] id: VT:1000686 name: paw/hand/foot/hoof weight def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the weight of the pedal or prehensile extremity of vertebrates" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0004271 ! paw/hand/foot/hoof morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-04-01T04:28:54Z [Term] id: VT:1000687 name: forelimb weight def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the weight of the anterior extremeties" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0000550 ! forelimb morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-04-02T08:23:43Z [Term] id: VT:1000688 name: metatarsal bone weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of any of the five bones of the forelimbs that articulate proximally with the carpal bones and distally with the phalanges" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn synonym: "shank weight" NARROW [] relationship: part_of VT:0003072 ! metatarsal bone morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-04-02T11:09:39Z [Term] id: VT:1000689 name: hindlimb weight def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the weight of the posterior extremeties" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0000556 ! hindlimb morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-04-02T11:41:35Z [Term] id: VT:1000694 name: muscle glycogen homeostasis def: "any measurable characteristic related to the state of equilibrium in muscle with respect to this readily converted carbohydrate reserve, found in most tissues, especially liver and muscle" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-04-03T09:59:55Z [Term] id: VT:1000695 name: egg albumen morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the albumen (white) of an egg" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:1000015 ! egg morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-04-03T11:33:39Z [Term] id: VT:1000696 name: egg shell morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the shell of an egg" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:1000015 ! egg morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-04-03T11:33:39Z [Term] id: VT:1000697 name: egg yolk morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the yolk of an egg" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:1000015 ! egg morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-04-03T11:33:39Z [Term] id: VT:1000699 name: egg yolk diameter def: "characteristic related to the diameter of the yolk when an egg is broken onto a flat surface" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:1000697 ! egg yolk morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-04-03T11:37:29Z [Term] id: VT:1000700 name: egg yolk height def: "characteristic related to the height at the highest point of the yolk when an egg is broken onto a flat surface" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:1000697 ! egg yolk morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-04-03T11:37:29Z [Term] id: VT:1000701 name: product trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of a product produced by or obtained from the body of an animal" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-04-06T02:14:59Z [Term] id: VT:1000702 name: udder cleft morphology def: "any measurable characteristic related to the upward extension and depth of the suspensory ligament separating the two halves of the udder" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "depth of mammary gland fissure" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:1000067 ! udder morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-04-23T08:43:06Z [Term] id: VT:1000703 name: udder depth def: "any measurable characteristic related to the distance between udder floor and tarsal joint (point of the hock), viewed from the side" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0100035 ! udder size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-04-23T08:43:06Z [Term] id: VT:1000704 name: mammary gland height def: "any measurable characteristic related to the distance between the top and bottom of the mammary gland" [VTO:INRA "INRA curator"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "rear udder height" RELATED [] synonym: "udder height" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0010002 ! mammary gland size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-04-23T08:43:06Z [Term] id: VT:1000705 name: mammary gland width def: "any measurable characteristic related to the width/diameter of the mammary gland" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "rear udder width" RELATED [] synonym: "udder width" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0010002 ! mammary gland size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-04-23T08:43:06Z [Term] id: VT:1000706 name: longissimus dorsi morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the muscle of the back which is the intermediate and largest of the continuations of the Sacrospinalis" [ISBN:1587341026 "Gray's Anatomy"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0004248 ! epaxial muscle morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-04-23T01:15:57Z [Term] id: VT:1000707 name: skeletal muscle lean weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the actual or estimated weight of skeletal muscle, minus the associated fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "estimated carcass lean content" NARROW [] synonym: "lean mass" NARROW [] synonym: "lean meat weight" NARROW [] synonym: "lean muscle mass" EXACT [] is_a: VT:1000712 ! skeletal muscle weight created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-04-27T02:57:55Z [Term] id: VT:1000709 name: shoulder muscle weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the cut of meat from the upper portion of the front leg of the pig, trimmed of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000712 ! skeletal muscle weight relationship: part_of VT:1000422 ! shoulder weight created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-04-28T01:47:10Z [Term] id: VT:1000711 name: abdominal fat pad weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the encapsulated adipose tissue in the abdomen" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:0000010 ! abdominal fat pad morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-04-29T03:54:23Z [Term] id: VT:1000712 name: skeletal muscle weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of one or more of the striated muscles attached to the skeleton" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0004233 ! muscle weight relationship: part_of VT:0003398 ! skeletal muscle size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-01T04:13:32Z [Term] id: VT:1000713 name: myosin isoform type IIb content def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of myosin isoform type IIb present in a muscle sample" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:1000746 ! skeletal muscle fiber type created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-01T05:21:37Z [Term] id: VT:1000714 name: product weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of a product produced by or obtained from the body of an animal" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000701 ! product trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-04T03:19:20Z [Term] id: VT:1000717 name: response to novel food def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the reaction upon exposure to a food not previously encountered" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn synonym: "response to new food" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0001431 ! eating behavior is_a: VT:0003107 ! response to novelty created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-05T03:47:58Z [Term] id: VT:1000719 name: ham bone weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of bone in the ham" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:1000563 ! ham weight created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-06T09:06:13Z [Term] id: VT:1000720 name: nonfunctional nipple number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of nipples incapable of secreting milk in response to suckling by offspring" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "nonfunctional teat number" EXACT [] is_a: VT:1000206 ! teat number created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-06T09:39:43Z [Term] id: VT:1000721 name: band neutrophil number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of immature neutrophils undergoing granulopoiesis; nuclei are unsegmented" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "band formed neutrophil count" RELATED [] synonym: "band-formed neutrophil count" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000222 ! neutrophil number created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-06T10:28:10Z [Term] id: VT:1000722 name: milk energy content def: "any measurable characteristic related to the energy content of milk; may be based on a combination of fat, protein, lactose, ash, and water content" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0004047 ! milk composition created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-06T11:33:11Z [Term] id: VT:1000723 name: testes volume def: "any measurable characteristic related to the volume of the male reproductive glands" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0001148 ! testes size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-06T11:41:01Z [Term] id: VT:1000724 name: phytohemagglutin (PHA)-induced lymphocyte proliferation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the proliferation of lymphocytes upon stimulation with phytohemagglutinin, a mucoprotein isolated from the kidney bean" [MeSH:D12.776.765.678.750, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000393 ! mitogen-induced lymphocyte proliferation created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-06T01:13:37Z [Term] id: VT:1000725 name: milking speed def: "any measurable characteristic related to the subjective assessment of the time required for milking in relation to the milk yield" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0003838 ! milk ejection created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-06T03:11:07Z [Term] id: VT:1000726 name: angularity def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the conformation of the animal's back, withers, and neck, viewed from behind" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "dairy form" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:1000000 ! body conformation created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-06T03:13:00Z [Term] id: VT:1000727 name: teat placement def: "any measurable characteristic related to the alignment of the nipples/teats in relation to each other" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "nipple placement" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0006078 ! nipple/teat morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-06T03:19:16Z [Term] id: VT:1000729 name: carcass temperature def: "any measurable characteristic related to the temperature of the carcass at a given time post-mortem" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0005535 ! body temperature created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T09:43:03Z [Term] id: VT:1000730 name: height at withers def: "any measurable characteristic related to the height of an animal measured from the ground to the high point on the back, between the shoulder blades" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle is_a: VT:0001253 ! body height created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T11:05:57Z [Term] id: VT:1000731 name: chest width def: "any measurable characteristic related to the width of the chest, viewed from the front" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "strength" RELATED [] relationship: part_of VT:0004134 ! chest morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T12:48:20Z [Term] id: VT:1000732 name: chest depth def: "any measurable characteristic related to the dorsal-ventral dimension of the chest, measured directly behind the front legs" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0004134 ! chest morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T12:59:41Z [Term] id: VT:1000733 name: heel depth def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the vertical distance from the ground to the hairline at the back of the hoof" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0004271 ! paw/hand/foot/hoof morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T01:17:19Z [Term] id: VT:1000734 name: hoof diagonal def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the distance from the tip of the hoof to the hairline at the back of the hoof" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "foot diagonal" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0004271 ! paw/hand/foot/hoof morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T01:17:19Z [Term] id: VT:1000735 name: hoof angle def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the angle at which the hoof wall meets the ground" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "foot angle" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0004271 ! paw/hand/foot/hoof morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T01:17:19Z [Term] id: VT:1000736 name: temperament def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the general attitude or characteristic reactions of an organism exhibited toward another organism" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0002557 ! social interaction created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T01:31:27Z [Term] id: VT:1000737 name: hind leg set def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the squareness of the hind legs in relation to the body; may be assessed from the side or from behind" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "rear leg set" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000556 ! hindlimb morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T01:44:48Z [Term] id: VT:1000738 name: conformation of feet and legs def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the assessment of the overall structure and proportions of the feet and legs" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:0002109 ! limb morphology relationship: part_of VT:1000000 ! body conformation created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T01:53:41Z [Term] id: VT:1000739 name: rump morphology def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape or structure of the hindquarters" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "hindquarter morphology" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0100003 ! anatomical region trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T02:23:12Z [Term] id: VT:1000740 name: rump width def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the distance between the caudal protrusions of the pelvis, viewed from behind" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle synonym: "thurl width" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:1000739 ! rump morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T02:27:08Z [Term] id: VT:1000741 name: rump angle def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the slope of the topline of the rump, between the cranial and caudal protrusions of the pelvic bone, viewed from the side" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:1000739 ! rump morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T02:27:08Z [Term] id: VT:1000742 name: sarcomere length def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of the segment of a myofibril between two Z lines" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0004090 ! sarcomere morphology relationship: part_of VT:1000016 ! meat quality created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T02:45:53Z [Term] id: VT:1000743 name: skeletal muscle fiber number def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of large multinucleated cells in a cross-section of skeletal muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0003084 ! skeletal muscle fiber morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T03:19:34Z [Term] id: VT:1000744 name: neck weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the cut of meat from the dorsal side of the pig, anterior to the third rib" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000714 ! product weight created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T03:37:37Z [Term] id: VT:1000745 name: jowl weight def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the cut of meat obtained from the cheek of the pig" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000714 ! product weight relationship: part_of VT:1000420 ! head weight created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T03:46:46Z [Term] id: VT:1000746 name: skeletal muscle fiber type def: "any measurable characteristic related to the classification of skeletal muscle fibers based on myosin isoform content and oxidative/glycolytic capacity" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T03:52:39Z [Term] id: VT:1000747 name: number of type I myofibers def: "any measurable characteristic related to the average number of type I, slow oxidative fibers in a cross-section of muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:1000746 ! skeletal muscle fiber type created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T07:22:41Z [Term] id: VT:1000748 name: number of type IIa myofibers def: "any measurable characteristic related to the average number of type IIa, fast oxidative fibers in a cross-section of muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:1000746 ! skeletal muscle fiber type created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T07:22:41Z [Term] id: VT:1000749 name: area of type I myofibers def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total area in a cross-section of skeletal muscle occupied by type I, slow oxidative fibers" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0003399 ! skeletal muscle fiber size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T07:31:16Z [Term] id: VT:1000750 name: area of type IIa myofibers def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total area in a cross-section of skeletal muscle occupied by type IIa, fast oxidative fibers" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0003399 ! skeletal muscle fiber size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T07:31:16Z [Term] id: VT:1000751 name: area of type IIb myofibers def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total area in a cross-section of skeletal muscle occupied by type IIb, fast glycolytic fibers" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0003399 ! skeletal muscle fiber size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T07:31:16Z [Term] id: VT:1000752 name: IgM-positive B cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells in the subpopulation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells that stain positive for immunoglobulin M" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "IgM-positive leukocyte count" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002458 ! B cell number created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T07:45:57Z [Term] id: VT:1000753 name: CD4+ T cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of the subset of T lymphocytes that carry the CD4 marker, recognize intravesicular peptides bound to MHC class-II molecules, and turn on antibody production" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "CD4+ T cell count" EXACT [] synonym: "CD4-positive leukocyte number" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005018 ! T cell number relationship: part_of VT:0002432 ! CD4+ T cell morphology/development created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T07:50:21Z [Term] id: VT:1000754 name: CD8+ T cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of the regulatory subset of T lymphocytes that are involved in MHC class I restricted interactions" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "CD8-positive leukocyte number" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005018 ! T cell number relationship: part_of VT:0005010 ! CD8+ T cell morphology/development created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T07:51:21Z [Term] id: VT:1000755 name: gamma-delta T cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of immature or mature T cells expressing an gamma-delta T cell receptor complex" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "gamma-delta T cell count" RELATED [] synonym: "N1c-positive leukocyte count" RELATED [] synonym: "N1c-positive leukocyte number" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0005018 ! T cell number created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T07:53:29Z [Term] id: VT:1000756 name: MHCII-positive B cell number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells in the subpopulation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells that stain positive for major histocompatibility complex class II" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig synonym: "MHCII-positive leukocyte number" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0002458 ! B cell number created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T07:57:05Z [Term] id: VT:1000757 name: CD2+ lymphocyte number def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of subpopulation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells that stain positive for CD2" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] synonym: "CD2-positive leukocyte number" EXACT [] synonym: "CD2-positive lymphocyte number" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0000717 ! lymphocyte number created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-07T07:59:29Z [Term] id: VT:1000758 name: fat melting point def: "any measurable characteristic related to the temperature at which a sample of fat changes from solid to liquid" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0005670 ! white fat physiology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-20T10:40:03Z [Term] id: VT:1000759 name: pork flavor intensity in fat def: "characteristic related to the intensity of the distinctive flavor of pork in fat trimmed from a cut of cooked meat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000766 ! pork flavor intensity created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-20T10:48:06Z [Term] id: VT:1000760 name: pork flavor intensity in lean def: "characteristic related to the intensity of the distinctive flavor of pork in cooked meat that has been trimmed of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000766 ! pork flavor intensity created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-20T10:48:06Z [Term] id: VT:1000761 name: muscle nitrogen level def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of nitrogen present in a sample of muscle tissue" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-05-20T10:58:25Z [Term] id: VT:1000764 name: myoglobin level def: "characteristic related to the amount of the heme-containing protein that acts as an oxygen reservoir in muscle and is the protein primarily responsible for meat color" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology relationship: part_of VT:1000104 ! meat color created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-06-15T09:44:56Z [Term] id: VT:1000765 name: beef flavor intensity def: "characteristic related to the intensity of the distinctive flavor of beef in cooked meat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle is_a: VT:1000539 ! meat flavor intensity created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-06-15T10:04:26Z [Term] id: VT:1000766 name: pork flavor intensity def: "characteristic related to the intensity of the distinctive flavor of pork in cooked meat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:1000539 ! meat flavor intensity created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-06-15T10:05:22Z [Term] id: VT:1000767 name: beef odor intensity def: "characteristic related to the subjective score describing the perceived odor intensity of cooked beef" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle relationship: part_of VT:1000106 ! meat odor created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-06-15T10:11:46Z [Term] id: VT:1000768 name: androstenone odor intensity in meat def: "characteristic related to the intensity of a perceived urine-like odor in the meat or fat of some uncastrated male pigs" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:1000106 ! meat odor created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-06-15T10:13:11Z [Term] id: VT:1000769 name: skatole odor intensity in meat def: "characteristic related to the intensity of a perceived manure-like odor in the meat or fat of some uncastrated male pigs" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:1000106 ! meat odor created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-06-15T10:14:09Z [Term] id: VT:1000770 name: meat composition def: "characteristic related to the chemical composition of meat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0010019 ! product composition relationship: part_of VT:1000016 ! meat quality created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-06-15T10:53:50Z [Term] id: VT:1000771 name: meat ash level def: "characteristic related to the amount of inorganic residue remaining after the removal of water and organic material; a measure of the total mineral content" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_pig relationship: part_of VT:1000770 ! meat composition created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-06-15T10:55:23Z [Term] id: VT:1000772 name: egg size def: "characteristic related to the the physical dimensions or proportions of the egg" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:1000015 ! egg morphology created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-06-25T11:24:30Z [Term] id: VT:1000773 name: egg length def: "characteristic related to the length of an egg from end to end or across" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_chkn relationship: part_of VT:1000772 ! egg size created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-06-25T11:25:10Z [Term] id: VT:1000775 name: integumentary system trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the system consisting of the skin and its derivatives" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-06-26T11:54:35Z [Term] id: VT:1000776 name: alimentary system trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the system dedicated to the mechanical, chemical, and enzymatic processing of food" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-06-26T11:54:35Z [Term] id: VT:1000777 name: urinary system trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the organs involved in the production or excretion of urine" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-06-26T11:54:35Z [Term] id: VT:1000778 name: skeletal system trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the bony framework of the body" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-06-26T11:54:35Z [Term] id: VT:1000781 name: nervous system trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the system responsible for receiving and processing information about an organism's environment and controlling behavior" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-06-26T11:54:35Z [Term] id: VT:1000782 name: endocrine/exocrine system trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the system of glands that secrete hormones and other substances" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-06-26T11:54:35Z [Term] id: VT:1000783 name: immune system trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the organs or cells associated with the body's defense against foreign organisms or substances and aberrant native cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-06-26T11:54:35Z [Term] id: VT:1000784 name: circulatory system trait def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the system that moves extracellular fluids to and from tissues" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"] subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait created_by: caripark creation_date: 2009-06-26T11:54:35Z [Term] id: VT:2000000 name: arterial blood pressure def: "any measurable functional characteristic related to blood pressure in the arteries" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:0000183 ! blood pressure [Term] id: VT:2000001 name: capillary blood pressure def: "any measurable functional characteristic related to blood pressure in the capillaries" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:0000183 ! blood pressure [Term] id: VT:2000002 name: venous blood pressure def: "any measurable functional characteristic related to blood pressure in the veins" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:0000183 ! blood pressure [Term] id: VT:2000003 name: regional blood pressure def: "ant measurable functional characteristic related to blood pressure in a specific region of the body, tissue, or organ" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:0000183 ! blood pressure [Term] id: VT:2000004 name: coronary blood flow def: "any measurable functional characteristic related to blood flow in the heart" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:0000255 ! regional blood flow [Term] id: VT:2000005 name: cerebral blood flow def: "any measurable functional characteristic related to blood flow in the brain" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:0000255 ! regional blood flow [Term] id: VT:2000006 name: renal blood flow def: "any measurable functional characteristic related to blood flow in the kidneys" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:0000255 ! regional blood flow [Term] id: VT:2000007 name: pulmonary blood flow def: "any measurable functional characteristic related to blood flow in the lungs" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:0000255 ! regional blood flow [Term] id: VT:2000008 name: lymph flow velocity def: "any measurable characteristic related to the rate of lymph movement through the lymph vessels" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0000174 ! lymph physiology [Term] id: VT:2000009 name: heart capacities def: "any measurable characteristic that is related to the volume of blood in a chamber or chambers of the heart during a given part of the cardiac cycle" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] synonym: "cardiac capacities" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000218 ! heart physiology [Term] id: VT:2000010 name: stroke volume def: "any measurable characteristic related the amount of blood ejected from the left ventricle into the aorta during the systolic ejection period" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:2000009 ! heart capacities [Term] id: VT:2000011 name: end diastolic volume def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of blood in the left ventricle at the end of the diastolic filling period" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:2000009 ! heart capacities [Term] id: VT:2000012 name: end systolic volume def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of blood in the left ventricle following the systolic ejection period" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:2000009 ! heart capacities [Term] id: VT:2000013 name: ejection fraction def: "any measurable characteristic related to the fraction of the blood in the left ventricle following diastolic filling that is ejected into the aorta during the systolic ejection period" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:2000009 ! heart capacities [Term] id: VT:2000016 name: venous return def: "any measurable characteristic related to the quantity of blood that enters the right heart from the vena cava in a given period of time" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] is_a: VT:0000182 ! blood flow [Term] id: VT:2000017 name: heart electrical impulse conduction def: "any measurable characteristic related to the conduction of an electrical impulse through the heart" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0000231 ! heart excitatory physiology [Term] id: VT:2000018 name: heart muscle contraction def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of cardiac muscle fibers to shorten" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] synonym: "cardiac muscle contraction" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:0000220 ! heart contractile physiology [Term] id: VT:2000020 name: heart muscle relaxation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of cardiac muscle fibers to lengthen" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] synonym: "cardiac muscle relaxation" EXACT [] is_a: VT:0004036 ! muscle relaxation relationship: part_of VT:0000220 ! heart contractile physiology [Term] id: VT:2000021 name: heart muscle contractile force def: "any measurable characteristic related to the force which cardiac muscle generates by contracting" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] synonym: "cardiac muscle contractile force" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:2000018 ! heart muscle contraction [Term] id: VT:2000022 name: heart muscle contractile rate def: "any measurable characteristic related to the extent that cardiac muscle shortens in a given period of time" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] synonym: "cardiac muscle contractile rate" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:2000018 ! heart muscle contraction [Term] id: VT:2000023 name: heart muscle relaxation rate def: "any measurable characteristic related to the extent that cardiac muscle lengthens in a given period of time" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] synonym: "cardiac muscle relaxation rate" EXACT [] relationship: part_of VT:2000020 ! heart muscle relaxation [Term] id: VT:3000000 name: platelet adhesion def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process of platelets sticking to exposed extracellular matrix proteins" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0000260 ! hemostasis [Term] id: VT:3000001 name: platelet activation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process of stimulating platelets to release substances that promote platelet adhesion and blood clotting" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0000260 ! hemostasis [Term] id: VT:3000002 name: platelet aggregation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process of platelets sticking to each other" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0000260 ! hemostasis [Term] id: VT:3000003 name: fibrin formation def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process whereby prothrombin is activated to thrombin which acts to convert fibrinogen to fibrin, allowing for formation of a fibrin clot" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0000260 ! hemostasis [Term] id: VT:3000004 name: blood viscosity def: "any measurable functional characteristic related to the resistance of two layers of blood to sliding against each other" [RGD:dhm "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"] relationship: part_of VT:0000171 ! blood physiology [Typedef] id: is_a name: is a subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig [Typedef] id: part_of name: part_of subset: slim_cattle subset: slim_chkn subset: slim_pig is_transitive: true