metanephric macula densa development
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the metanephric macula densa over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The metanephric macula densa is an area of specialized cells in the distal tubule of the metanephros that makes contact with the vascular pole of the glomerulus.
GO:0072024
macula densa development
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GO:0072243
metanephric nephron epithelium development
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GO:0072206
metanephric juxtaglomerular apparatus development
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