development of secondary sexual characteristics
id: GO:0045136
name: development of secondary sexual characteristics
namespace: biological_process
type: go
obsolete: False
Description: The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the secondary sexual characteristics over time, from their formation to the mature structures. In humans, these include growth of axillary, chest, and pubic hair, voice changes, testicular/penile enlargement, breast development and menstrual periods. Development occurs in response to sex hormone secretion.
Child Functions
| id | name |
|---|---|
| GO:0046543 | development of secondary female sexual characteristics |
| GO:0046544 | development of secondary male sexual characteristics |
Parent Functions
| id | name |
|---|---|
| GO:0003006 | developmental process involved in reproduction |
