metanephric short nephron development
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of a short nephron in the metanephros over time, from its formation to the mature structure. Short nephrons are associated with mid-cortical and superficial glomeruli, are situated entirely in the outer medulla, and have no thin ascending limb.
GO:0072030
short nephron development
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GO:0072210
metanephric nephron development
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