| id | GO:0045136 Detailed information |
|---|---|
| name | development of secondary sexual characteristics |
| namespace | biological_process |
| def | "The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the secondary sexual characteristics over time, from their formation to the mature structures. In humans, these include growth of axillary, chest, and pubic hair, voice changes, testicular/penile enlargement, breast development and menstrual periods. Development occurs in response to sex hormone secretion." [GOC:ai] |
| is_a | GO:0003006 ! developmental process involved in reproduction |
| relationship | part_of GO:0007275 ! multicellular organismal development |
| relationship | part_of GO:0007548 ! sex differentiation |