id | GO:0021556   Detailed information |
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  name | central nervous system formation |
  namespace | biological_process |
  def | "The process that gives rise to the central nervous system. This process pertains to the initial formation of a structure from unspecified parts. The central nervous system is the core nervous system that serves an integrating and coordinating function. In vertebrates it consists of the brain, spinal cord and spinal nerves. In those invertebrates with a central nervous system it typically consists of a brain, cerebral ganglia and a nerve cord." [GO_REF:0000021, GOC:cls, GOC:dgh, GOC:dph, GOC:jid, GOC:mtg_15jun06, ISBN:0582227089] |
  comment | This term was added by GO_REF:0000021. |
  is_a | GO:0048646 ! anatomical structure formation involved in morphogenesis |
  relationship | part_of GO:0021551 ! central nervous system morphogenesis |
  DPGLEAN05163
  DPGLEAN07860
  DPGLEAN11924