Pronephros
System
Urinary
SNOMED CT
308804007
Pronephros
Definition
Once the more complex mesonephros forms the pronephros undergoes apoptosis in amphibians. In fishes the nephron degenerates but the organ remains and becomes a component of the immune system[Wikipedia:Pronephros]. // TODO - check developmental relationships. Note that we previously include the ZFA/XAO terms under the more specific 'pronephric kidney', but these are now merged. TODO GCI: relationship: capable_of GO:0030104
Also known as pronephric kidney — per UBERON
The Pronephros is a part of the Urinary.