growth of symbiont in host

id: GO:0044117
name: growth of symbiont in host
namespace: biological_process
type: go
obsolete: False

Description: The increase in size or mass of an organism, occurring within the cells or tissues of the host organism. This may (but not necessarily) include a filamentous growth form, and also can include secretion of proteases and lipases to break down host tissue. The host is defined as the larger of the organisms involved in a symbiotic interaction.

Child Functions

idname
GO:0044119growth of symbiont in host cell
GO:0044123growth of symbiont in host vascular tissue
GO:0044125growth of symbiont in host intercellular space

Parent Functions

idname
GO:0044116growth of symbiont involved in interaction with host