gonad development
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the gonad over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The gonad is an animal organ that produces gametes; in some species it also produces hormones.
GO:0048513
animal organ development
is_a
GO:0048608
reproductive structure development
is_a
GO:0045137
development of primary sexual characteristics
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gonadogenesis
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