Metanephros

System Urinary
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Metanephros

Definition

In mammals, the metanephros is the excretory organ of the fetus, which develops into the mature kidney and is formed from the rear portion of the nephrogenic cord. The metanephros is an endocrine and metabolic organ that filters the blood and excretes the end products of body metabolism in the form of urine[GO].

Also known as metanephron — per UBERON

The Metanephros is a part of the Urinary.

Also identified as