retinal pigment epithelium development
id: GO:0003406
name: retinal pigment epithelium development
namespace: biological_process
type: go
obsolete: False
Description: The progression of the retinal pigment epithelium over time, from its initial formation to the mature structure. The retinal pigment epithelium is the melanin-containing layer of cells between the retina and the choroid that absorbs scattered and reflected light and removes waste products produced by the photoreceptor cells.
Parent Functions
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GO:0060429 | epithelium development |