format-version: 1.2
date: 05:01:2010 09:33
saved-by: caripark
auto-generated-by: OBO-Edit 2.0
subsetdef: slim_cattle "ATO Cattle Slim"
subsetdef: slim_chkn "ATO Chicken Slim"
subsetdef: slim_pig "ATO Pig Slim"
default-namespace: Trait.ontology
RGDformat-version: 1.2

[Term]
id: VT:0000001
name: Trait
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of an organism" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig

[Term]
id: VT:0000002
name: head size
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the head" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0000432 ! head morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0000003
name: adipose tissue morphology
alt_id: VT:0000011
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the connective tissue composed of fat cells enmeshed in areolar tissue" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0005375 ! adipose trait

[Term]
id: VT:0000010
name: abdominal fat pad morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the encapsulated adipose tissue in the abdomen" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "abdominal fat depot morphology" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0005334 ! fat pad morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0000013
name: fat distribution
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the normal placement of fat on the body" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "adipose tissue distribution" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0000003 ! adipose tissue morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0000137
name: vertebra morphology
alt_id: VT:0001538
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the bony segment of the spinal column" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002114 ! axial skeleton morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0000138
name: vertebra number
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of bony segments of the spinal column" [J:35802]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0000137 ! vertebra morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0000179
name: blood chemistry
alt_id: VT:0001546
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentrations of proteins, minerals, nutrients, gases, or other substances in the blood" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0005428 ! clinical chemistry

[Term]
id: VT:0000180
name: circulating cholesterol level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of these most abundant steroids in animal tissues, and precursors to steroid hormones and bile salts; also components of plasma membranes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0003947 ! cholesterol level
is_a: VT:0003949 ! circulating lipid level

[Term]
id: VT:0000184
name: circulating HDL cholesterol level
alt_id: VT:0001555
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of high density lipoprotein; this molecule transports cholesterol to the liver for excretion in bile" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "HDL cholesterol level" EXACT []
synonym: "HDL level" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0000180 ! circulating cholesterol level

[Term]
id: VT:0000187
name: triglyceride level
alt_id: VT:0001551
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of this molecule, glycerol esterified at each of its three hydroxyl groups by a fatty acid; triglyceride is an important molecule for storage of fatty acids in adipose tissue" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "triacylglycerol level" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0001547 ! lipid level

[Term]
id: VT:0000188
name: circulating glucose level
alt_id: VT:0001557
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of this major monosaccharide of the body; it is an important energy source" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "blood glucose level" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0002078 ! glucose homeostasis

[Term]
id: VT:0000217
name: white blood cell number
alt_id: VT:0001587
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of nucleated cells of the myeloid or lymphoid lineages, found in blood or other tissue" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "leukocyte count" EXACT []
synonym: "leukocyte number" EXACT []
synonym: "WBC count" EXACT []
synonym: "white blood cell count" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0000237 ! blood cell number
relationship: part_of VT:0000716 ! immune system cell morphology
relationship: part_of VT:0015026 ! leukocyte morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0000222
name: neutrophil number
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of neutrophils" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "neutrophil count" EXACT []
synonym: "segmented neutrophil count" NARROW []
is_a: VT:0000334 ! granulocyte number
relationship: part_of VT:0002415 ! neutrophil morphology/development

[Term]
id: VT:0000226
name: mean corpuscular volume
alt_id: VT:0001590
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the average amount of space occupied by each red blood cell, calculated from the hematocrit and red cell count, in erythrocyte indices" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
comment: MCV is calculated by dividing the hematocrit by the total number of RBCs and multiplying this number by ten (10). This was found on medfriendly.com. cwg 3/10/03
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "MCV" EXACT []
synonym: "mean cell volume" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0000248 ! erythrocyte size

[Term]
id: VT:0000237
name: blood cell number
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the numbers of the various types of blood cells" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "hematopoietic cell number" EXACT []
synonym: "hemopoietic cell number" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0010032 ! circulatory system cell number
relationship: part_of VT:0002123 ! hematopoiesis

[Term]
id: VT:0000245
name: erythropoiesis
alt_id: VT:0001608
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the formation of red blood cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "erythrocytopoiesis" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0002123 ! hematopoiesis

[Term]
id: VT:0000248
name: erythrocyte size
alt_id: VT:0001610
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the red blood cells" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0002447 ! erythrocyte morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0000266
name: heart morphology
alt_id: VT:0000271
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the organ that pumps blood through the body" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "cardiac morphology" EXACT []
xref: GO:0007505
xref: MP:0000266
relationship: part_of VT:0002127 ! cardiovascular system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0000317
name: cell number
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0000358 ! cell morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0000334
name: granulocyte number
alt_id: VT:0000723
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of leukocytes that have abundant granules in the cytoplasm: basophils, neutrophils, or eosinophils" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "granulocyte count" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0000217 ! white blood cell number
relationship: part_of VT:0002441 ! granulocyte morphology/development

[Term]
id: VT:0000358
name: cell morphology
alt_id: VT:0000311
alt_id: VT:0000312
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the structures of the minute protoplasmic masses that make up organized tissues and which are the fundamental structural and functional units of living organisms" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0005384 ! cellular trait

[Term]
id: VT:0000367
name: coat/hair morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the color, structure, growth, or texture of the hair" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0100020 ! integumentary system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0000428
name: craniofacial morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the face and/or cranium" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0005382 ! craniofacial trait

[Term]
id: VT:0000432
name: head morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the portion of the body containing the brain and organs of sight, hearing, taste, and smell" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0000428 ! craniofacial morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0000462
name: alimentary system morphology
alt_id: VT:0000463
alt_id: VT:0002141
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the system dedicated to the mechanical, chemical, and enzymatic processing of food" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "digestive system morphology" RELATED []
xref: MGI:2173601
is_a: VT:1000776 ! alimentary system trait

[Term]
id: VT:0000477
name: intestine morphology
alt_id: VT:0000475
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the digestive tube passing from the stomach to the anus" [J:48968]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0000462 ! alimentary system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0000496
name: small intestine morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the intestinum tenue" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000477 ! intestine morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0000545
name: limbs/digits/tail morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the digits, autopod, limbs, or tail" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "extremities morphology" EXACT []
synonym: "extremity morphology" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0005371 ! limbs/digits/tail trait

[Term]
id: VT:0000548
name: limb length
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the average length of the extremities" [MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "leg length" RELATED []
relationship: part_of VT:0002109 ! limb morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0000550
name: forelimb morphology
def: "ny measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the anterior extremeties" [MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0002109 ! limb morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0000556
name: hindlimb morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the posterior extremeties" [MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0002109 ! limb morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0000558
name: tibia morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the medial and larger of the two bones of the lower leg" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:0003723 ! long bone morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0000559
name: femur morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the long bone of the thigh" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0003723 ! long bone morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0000598
name: liver morphology
alt_id: VT:0000595
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the bile-secreting exocrine gland, which is important for detoxification; for fat, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism; and for glycogen storage" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:23170, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002138 ! hepatobiliary system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0000599
name: liver size
def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the liver" [J:65146, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0000598 ! liver morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0000627
name: mammary gland morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the milk-secreting gland that lies within the breast; usually rudimentary in males" [J:70183]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0002163 ! gland morphology
relationship: part_of VT:0001119 ! female reproductive system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0000628
name: mammary gland development
alt_id: VT:0003428
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the formation or differentiation of the mammary gland during early embryogenesis or during sexual maturity or reproduction" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0015037 ! gland development
relationship: part_of VT:0003936 ! reproductive system development

[Term]
id: VT:0000653
name: sex gland morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the organized aggregations of cells that function as secretory or excretory organs and are associated with reproduction" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0002163 ! gland morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0000655
name: sex gland size
alt_id: VT:0001118
def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of any of the sex glands" [J:62478]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0000653 ! sex gland morphology
relationship: part_of VT:0002160 ! reproductive system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0000662
name: branching of the mammary ductal tree
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the development of the channels that secrete milk and direct milk to the nipple" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0000628 ! mammary gland development

[Term]
id: VT:0000676
name: water content
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total amount of water retained in the body" [MGI:il "Ira Lu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0005451 ! body composition

[Term]
id: VT:0000685
name: immune system morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the organs or cells associated with the development and formation of lymphocytes" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "lymphoid system morphology" EXACT []
synonym: "lymphopoietic system morphology" EXACT []
is_a: VT:1000783 ! immune system trait

[Term]
id: VT:0000689
name: spleen morphology
alt_id: VT:0002226
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the organ that functions to filter blood and to store red corpuscles and platelets" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:27463]
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "spleen structure" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0002722 ! immune system organ morphology
relationship: part_of VT:0100016 ! circulatory system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0000716
name: immune system cell morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or number of the immune cells" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
comment: new pslim term
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "immune cell morphology" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0000685 ! immune system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0000717
name: lymphocyte number
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of the cells involved in adaptive immune reactions of the body in most inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, including B cells, T cells and natural killer cells" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000217 ! white blood cell number
relationship: part_of VT:0002401 ! lymphopoiesis
relationship: part_of VT:0002619 ! lymphocyte morphology/development

[Term]
id: VT:0000759
name: skeletal muscle morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the striated muscle fibers connected at either or both extremities with the bony framework of the body" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002108 ! muscular system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0001116
name: gonad size
def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the testis or the ovary" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:34193]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002211 ! primary sex determination

[Term]
id: VT:0001119
name: female reproductive system morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the organs associated with producing offspring in the gender that bears the offspring" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0002160 ! reproductive system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0001120
name: uterus morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the female muscular organ of gestation" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001119 ! female reproductive system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0001126
name: ovary morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the female reproductive gland containing the germ cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:35782]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "gonad morphology" BROAD []
is_a: VT:0000653 ! sex gland morphology
relationship: part_of VT:0001119 ! female reproductive system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0001127
name: ovary size
def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the female reproductive gland containing the germ cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:35782]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000655 ! sex gland size
is_a: VT:0001116 ! gonad size
relationship: part_of VT:0001126 ! ovary morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0001145
name: male reproductive system morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the organs associated with producing offspring in the gender that produces spermatozoa" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0002160 ! reproductive system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0001146
name: testes morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the male reproductive glands" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "gonad morphology" BROAD []
synonym: "testis morphology" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0000653 ! sex gland morphology
relationship: part_of VT:0001145 ! male reproductive system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0001148
name: testes size
def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the male reproductive glands" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:63229]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000655 ! sex gland size
is_a: VT:0001116 ! gonad size
relationship: part_of VT:0001146 ! testes morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0001150
name: scrotum size
def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the external sac of skin that encloses the testes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:65045]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0002669 ! scrotum morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0001156
name: spermatogenesis
def: "characteristic related to the formation of the male gametes" [J:58959]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "sperm development" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0001929 ! gametogenesis

[Term]
id: VT:0001175
name: lung morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the organ of respiration" [J:35802]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0002132 ! respiratory system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0001186
name: pigmentation trait
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic pertaining to the deposition or aggregation of coloring matter in cells or tissues" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait

[Term]
id: VT:0001191
name: skin condition
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the state of the skin" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002096 ! skin morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0001200
name: skin thickness
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the depth of skin" [J:47225]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001191 ! skin condition

[Term]
id: VT:0001253
name: body height
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the distance from the ground to a point on the organism's head or a point on the topline" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
xref: GO:0040007
xref: GO:0040014
is_a: VT:0100005 ! body size trait

[Term]
id: VT:0001256
name: body length
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the crown to tail distance" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
xref: GO:0040007
xref: GO:0040014
is_a: VT:0100005 ! body size trait

[Term]
id: VT:0001259
name: body weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the body weight of an organism" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0100005 ! body size trait

[Term]
id: VT:0001263
name: weight loss
def: "any measurable characteristic related to a reduction in body weight" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0001259 ! body weight

[Term]
id: VT:0001392
name: locomotor activity
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to move from place to place" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "locomotion" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0003491 ! voluntary movement

[Term]
id: VT:0001413
name: response to novel environment
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to  reactions upon exposure to an environment inot previously encountered" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "response to new environment" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0001449 ! learning/memory
is_a: VT:0003107 ! response to novelty

[Term]
id: VT:0001417
name: exploration in new environment
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the amount of time spent investigating a new location" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "exploration" RELATED []
is_a: VT:0001413 ! response to novel environment

[Term]
id: VT:0001431
name: eating behavior
alt_id: VT:0001430
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the consumption of solids" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0002069 ! eating/drinking behavior

[Term]
id: VT:0001432
name: food preference
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the consumption of one type of food relative to another type" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:0001431 ! eating behavior

[Term]
id: VT:0001449
name: learning/memory
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to ascertain, retain or recall information" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0002063 ! learning/memory/conditioning

[Term]
id: VT:0001510
name: coat appearance
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the visual appearance of the coat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "fur appearance" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0000367 ! coat/hair morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0001533
name: skeletal system physiology
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the bony framework of the body in vertebrates" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:1000778 ! skeletal system trait

[Term]
id: VT:0001542
name: bone strength
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of bone to endure the application of force without yielding or breaking" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0001533 ! skeletal system physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0001544
name: cardiovascular system physiology
alt_id: VT:0000302
alt_id: VT:0001623
alt_id: VT:0001626
alt_id: VT:0002130
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the heart or vasculature" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0100017 ! circulatory system physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0001547
name: lipid level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentrations of fat-soluble substances (molecules composed of carbon and hydrogen and are characteristically insoluble in water) in the body" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002118 ! lipid homeostasis

[Term]
id: VT:0001560
name: circulating insulin level
alt_id: VT:0000191
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of this polypeptide hormone, secreted by beta cells of the pancreas, that promotes glucose utilization, protein synthesis, and the formation and storage of neutral lipids" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0002078 ! glucose homeostasis

[Term]
id: VT:0001570
name: circulating enzyme level
alt_id: VT:0000201
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of any of the proteins that act as catalysts for biological reactions" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "blood enzyme level" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0005319 ! enzyme/coenzyme level
is_a: VT:0005416 ! circulating protein level

[Term]
id: VT:0001601
name: myelopoiesis
alt_id: VT:0000169
def: "any characteristic related to the process of bone marrow cell formation and/or bone marrow-derived blood cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:tc "Teresa Chu, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0005460 ! leukopoiesis

[Term]
id: VT:0001661
name: life span
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the persistence of life" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0005372 ! life span trait

[Term]
id: VT:0001731
name: postnatal growth rate
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the rate of change in body size and weight after birth" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0100007 ! growth trait

[Term]
id: VT:0001764
name: homeostasis
def: "characteristic related to the state of equilibrium in the body with respect to various functions and to chemical composition of the fluids and tissues" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0005376 ! homeostasis/metabolism trait

[Term]
id: VT:0001781
name: white fat amount
alt_id: VT:0000007
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the total quantity of the white fat-storing cells/tissue" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "white adipose tissue amount" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0005452 ! body fat amount
relationship: part_of VT:0002970 ! white fat morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0001784
name: fluid regulation
def: "characteristic related to the control of intracellular and/or extracellular fluid" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0001764 ! homeostasis

[Term]
id: VT:0001790
name: immune system physiology
alt_id: VT:0001789
def: "characteristic related to the function of or processes in the organs or cells associated with the development and formation of lymphocytes" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
comment: pslim term (new)
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
xref: GO:0006955
is_a: VT:1000783 ! immune system trait

[Term]
id: VT:0001800
name: humoral immune response
def: "characteristic related to the immune function mediated by antibodies" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "antibody response" EXACT []
synonym: "antibody-mediated immune response " EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0001790 ! immune system physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0001805
name: circulating IgG level
alt_id: VT:0001815
def: "characteristic related to the concentration of immunoglobulin class G" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "serum level of Immunoglobulin G" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0002490 ! circulating immunoglobulin concentration

[Term]
id: VT:0001819
name: immune cell physiology
def: "characteristic related to the function of the cells of the immune system" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001790 ! immune system physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0001845
name: inflammatory response
def: "characteristic of the reaction of the microcirculation characterized by movement of fluid and leukocytes from the blood into extravascular tissues" [ISBN:0-397-51047-0 "Rubin E, et al. Pathology, 2nd edition"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "inflammation" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0001790 ! immune system physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0001846
name: tissue-specific inflammatory response
def: "characteristic related to the response to injury, infection, or insult in a given tissue" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0001845 ! inflammatory response

[Term]
id: VT:0001881
name: mammary gland physiology
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the milk-secreting gland that lies within the breast" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "mammary gland function" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0002164 ! gland physiology
relationship: part_of VT:0003699 ! female reproductive system physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0001882
name: lactation
alt_id: VT:0001383
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the production of milk from the mammary gland" [J:51296]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001881 ! mammary gland physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0001884
name: mammary alveoli morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the sac-like structure of the mammary gland that synthesizes and secretes milk after pregnancy" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0000627 ! mammary gland morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0001885
name: mammary duct morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the tubular structure running from the nipple to the alveoli clusters in the mammary gland" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0000627 ! mammary gland morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0001919
name: reproductive system physiology
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the organs associated with producing offspring" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0005389 ! reproductive system trait

[Term]
id: VT:0001923
name: female fertility
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of a female to produce live offspring" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:60409]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0002161 ! fertility/fecundity
relationship: part_of VT:0003699 ! female reproductive system physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0001927
name: oestrous cycle (sensu Rodentia)
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the sexual cycle of female animals" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:34193]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "estrous cycle" EXACT []
synonym: "estrus cycle" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0003699 ! female reproductive system physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0001928
name: ovulation
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the release of an ovum from a rupturing Graafian follicle, normally regulated by a surge in luteinizing hormone" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001927 ! oestrous cycle (sensu Rodentia)

[Term]
id: VT:0001929
name: gametogenesis
def: "characteristic related to the formation or differentiation of germ cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:42324, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002160 ! reproductive system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0001937
name: sexual maturation
def: "characteristic related to the development of the sexual organs" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002212 ! secondary sex determination

[Term]
id: VT:0002063
name: learning/memory/conditioning
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ability to receive, store, process or recall informational stimuli" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
xref: MGI:2173568
is_a: VT:0005386 ! behavior trait

[Term]
id: VT:0002066
name: motor capabilities/coordination/movement
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to movement or the ability to coordinate voluntary movement" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0005386 ! behavior trait

[Term]
id: VT:0002069
name: eating/drinking behavior
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the consumption of solids or liquids" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
comment: pslim term
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
xref: MGI:2173574
is_a: VT:0005386 ! behavior trait

[Term]
id: VT:0002073
name: hair growth
alt_id: VT:0000409
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of hair or onset of hair growth cycle or development" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
comment: pslim term
subset: slim_pig
xref: MGI:2173539
relationship: part_of VT:0000367 ! coat/hair morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0002075
name: coat color
alt_id: VT:0000368
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to pigmentation of the hair" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
comment: pslim term
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
xref: MGI:2173541
is_a: VT:0001186 ! pigmentation trait
relationship: part_of VT:0000367 ! coat/hair morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0002078
name: glucose homeostasis
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the state of equilibrium or processing in the body with respect to glucose in the fluids and tissues" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
xref: MGI:2173579
is_a: VT:0001764 ! homeostasis

[Term]
id: VT:0002096
name: skin morphology
alt_id: VT:0001185
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, color, or pattern of the skin, or the condition of the skin" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
comment: pslim term
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
xref: MGI:2173545
relationship: part_of VT:0100020 ! integumentary system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0002106
name: muscular system physiology
alt_id: VT:0002105
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in skeletal muscle" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
comment: former pslim term
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
xref: MGI:2173559
is_a: VT:0005369 ! muscular system trait

[Term]
id: VT:0002108
name: muscular system morphology
alt_id: VT:0000728
alt_id: VT:0000758
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the muscle tissue" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
comment: pslim term
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
xref: MGI:2173558
is_a: VT:0005369 ! muscular system trait

[Term]
id: VT:0002109
name: limb morphology
alt_id: VT:0000546
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, pattern or number of limbs" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
comment: pslim term
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
xref: MGI:2173549
relationship: part_of VT:0000545 ! limbs/digits/tail morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0002114
name: axial skeleton morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the vertebral, spinal or sternal bones" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
comment: pslim term
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
xref: MGI:2173562
relationship: part_of VT:0005508 ! skeletal system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0002115
name: skeleton extremities morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the limb, foot or tail bones" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
comment: pslim term
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
xref: MGI:2173563
relationship: part_of VT:0000545 ! limbs/digits/tail morphology
relationship: part_of VT:0005508 ! skeletal system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0002118
name: lipid homeostasis
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the state of equilibrium in the body with respect to lipids in the fluids and tissues" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
xref: MGI:2173578
is_a: VT:0001764 ! homeostasis

[Term]
id: VT:0002121
name: metabolism
alt_id: VT:0002120
def: "characteristic of the chemical and physical processes of the body or of a tissue, not due to lipid or glucose chemistry" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
xref: MGI:2173580
xref: MGI:2173581
is_a: VT:0005376 ! homeostasis/metabolism trait

[Term]
id: VT:0002123
name: hematopoiesis
alt_id: VT:0000236
alt_id: VT:0000241
alt_id: VT:0001600
alt_id: VT:0001604
alt_id: VT:0001605
alt_id: VT:0002402
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the development of the enucleated fetal and adult erythrocytes that develop in the aorta, genital ridge and mesonephros region and later in the fetal and adult liver" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
comment: pslim term
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "blood development " EXACT []
synonym: "definitive hematopoiesis" EXACT []
synonym: "hematogenesis" EXACT []
synonym: "hematosis" EXACT []
synonym: "hemogenesis" EXACT []
synonym: "hemopoiesis" EXACT []
synonym: "sanguification" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0002429 ! blood cell morphology/development

[Term]
id: VT:0002124
name: red blood cell
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, pattern or maintenance of erythrocytes or oxygen-transporting material in the blood" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
comment: pslim term
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "erythrocyte" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0000245 ! erythropoiesis

[Term]
id: VT:0002127
name: cardiovascular system morphology
alt_id: VT:0000177
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the heart or vasculature" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0100016 ! circulatory system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0002132
name: respiratory system morphology
alt_id: VT:0001174
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the system responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide with the environment" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
comment: pslim term
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
xref: MGI:2173592
is_a: VT:0005388 ! respiratory system trait

[Term]
id: VT:0002133
name: respiratory system physiology
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the system responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide with the environment" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
comment: pslim term
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "respiratory system function" EXACT []
xref: MGI:2173593
is_a: VT:0005388 ! respiratory system trait

[Term]
id: VT:0002138
name: hepatobiliary system morphology
alt_id: VT:0002172
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of any of the tissues of the liver, gall bladder, or bile ducts" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:DHM "Diane Munzenmaier, Rat Genome Database"]
comment: pslim term
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "hepatic system morphology" EXACT []
xref: MGI:2173598
is_a: VT:1000776 ! alimentary system trait

[Term]
id: VT:0002160
name: reproductive system morphology
alt_id: VT:0001114
alt_id: VT:0001115
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the organs or tissues involved in the production of offspring" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
comment: pslim term
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "reproductive anatomy" EXACT []
xref: MGI:2173620
is_a: VT:0005389 ! reproductive system trait

[Term]
id: VT:0002161
name: fertility/fecundity
alt_id: VT:0001920
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability to produce live offspring" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
comment: pslim term
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
xref: MGI:2173621
relationship: part_of VT:0001919 ! reproductive system physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0002163
name: gland morphology
alt_id: VT:0000594
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the glandular tissue" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
comment: pslim term
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
xref: MGI:2173623
is_a: VT:1000782 ! endocrine/exocrine system trait

[Term]
id: VT:0002164
name: gland physiology
alt_id: VT:0001733
alt_id: VT:0001738
alt_id: VT:0002692
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in a particular gland" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
comment: pslim term
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "endocrine gland function" EXACT []
synonym: "endocrine system physiology" EXACT []
synonym: "gland function" EXACT []
xref: MGI:2173624
is_a: VT:1000782 ! endocrine/exocrine system trait

[Term]
id: VT:0002209
name: germ cell number
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the numbers of any of the reproductive (generative) cells of a multicellular organism, whether they are undifferentiated or fully differentiated" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:0010033 ! reproductive system cell number
relationship: part_of VT:0001929 ! gametogenesis

[Term]
id: VT:0002210
name: sex determination
alt_id: VT:0001936
def: "characteristic related to primary or secondary sexual development or characteristics" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "sexual differentiation" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0002160 ! reproductive system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0002211
name: primary sex determination
def: "characteristic related to gonadal development" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "gonad development" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0002210 ! sex determination

[Term]
id: VT:0002212
name: secondary sex determination
def: "characteristic related to the appearance and development of traits, other than the gonads, that distinguish the sexes" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0002210 ! sex determination

[Term]
id: VT:0002221
name: lymph organ size
def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the lymphatic tissues" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0002722 ! immune system organ morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0002224
name: spleen size
def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the spleen" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:0002221 ! lymph organ size
relationship: part_of VT:0000689 ! spleen morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0002233
name: nose morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the organ that is specialized for smell and is part of the respiratory system" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002132 ! respiratory system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0002238
name: nasal mucosa morphology
alt_id: VT:0001112
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the mucous membrane that lines the nasal cavity" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "nasal epithelium morphology" EXACT []
synonym: "nasal mucous membrane morphology" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0002277 ! respiratory mucosa morphology
relationship: part_of VT:0002233 ! nose morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0002269
name: muscle size
def: "characteristics related to the physical dimensions of a muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002108 ! muscular system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0002277
name: respiratory mucosa morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the mucous membrane lining the respiratory tract" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002132 ! respiratory system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0002278
name: respiratory muscle morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the muscles involved in breathing" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002132 ! respiratory system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0002279
name: diaphragm morphology
alt_id: VT:0000760
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the thin musculomebranous barrier that separates the abdominal and thoracic cavities; these muscles often used for breathing control" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "diaphragm muscle morphology" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0002278 ! respiratory muscle morphology
is_a: VT:0003358 ! hypaxial muscle morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0002280
name: intercostal muscle morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the respiratory muscles that arise from the lower border of one rib and insert into the upper border of the adjoining rib" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
is_a: VT:0002278 ! respiratory muscle morphology
is_a: VT:0003358 ! hypaxial muscle morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0002292
name: gestational length
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the duration of time between when a fertilized egg implants in the wall of the uterus and the birth of offspring" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0003699 ! female reproductive system physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0002398
name: bone marrow cell morphology/development
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of the cells found in the bone marrow" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000784 ! circulatory system trait

[Term]
id: VT:0002401
name: lymphopoiesis
alt_id: VT:0000310
alt_id: VT:0001640
alt_id: VT:0001880
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes involved in the formation of lymphocytes and plasma cells from lymphoid stem cells which develop from the pluripotent hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow; these lymphoid stem cells differentiate into T-lymphocytes; B-lymphocytes; plasma cells; or NK-cells (natural killer cells), depending on the organ or tissues to which they migrate" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0005460 ! leukopoiesis

[Term]
id: VT:0002414
name: myeloblast morphology/development
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of the cells found in the bone marrow that give rise to the granulocyte line of blood cells" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0002398 ! bone marrow cell morphology/development

[Term]
id: VT:0002415
name: neutrophil morphology/development
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of the granular leukocytes that have a three- to five-lobed nucleus and a cytoplasm that contains inconspicuous granules stainable by neutral dyes" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0002414 ! myeloblast morphology/development
is_a: VT:0002441 ! granulocyte morphology/development

[Term]
id: VT:0002420
name: adaptive immunity
def: "characteristic related to the function of the response of antigen-specific lymphocytes to antigen, including the development of immunological memory" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "acquired immune response " EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0001790 ! immune system physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0002421
name: cell-mediated immunity
def: "characteristic related to the function of any adaptive immune response in which T cells play a main role" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
comment: this encompasses all adaptive immunity that cannot be transferred to a naive recipient with serum antibody (the definition of humoral immunity)
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0002420 ! adaptive immunity

[Term]
id: VT:0002429
name: blood cell morphology/development
alt_id: VT:0000178
alt_id: VT:0000205
alt_id: VT:0001576
alt_id: VT:0002545
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of any of the cells found in the blood" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000784 ! circulatory system trait

[Term]
id: VT:0002441
name: granulocyte morphology/development
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of leukocytes that have abundant granules in the cytoplasm: basophils, neutrophils, or eosinophils" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001601 ! myelopoiesis

[Term]
id: VT:0002442
name: leukocyte physiology
def: "characteristic related to the function of any of the white blood cells (basophils, eosinophils, neutrophils, lymphocytes, or monocytes)" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0001819 ! immune cell physiology
relationship: part_of VT:0002420 ! adaptive immunity
relationship: part_of VT:0002421 ! cell-mediated immunity

[Term]
id: VT:0002444
name: T cell physiology
def: "characteristic related to the function of T lymphocytes" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "T cell function" EXACT []
synonym: "T lymphocyte function" EXACT []
synonym: "T-cell function" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0003945 ! lymphocyte physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0002445
name: mononuclear leukocyte morphology/development
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of either of the mature lymphocytes or monocytes found in the blood" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0002414 ! myeloblast morphology/development
relationship: part_of VT:0005460 ! leukopoiesis

[Term]
id: VT:0002447
name: erythrocyte morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the fetal and adult cells in the blood that carry oxygen, red blood cells" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "red blood cell morphology" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0002124 ! red blood cell

[Term]
id: VT:0002449
name: immune cell development
def: "measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the cells of the immune system during their formation and differentiation" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0000716 ! immune system cell morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0002458
name: B cell number
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells that are formed in the bone marrow, migrate to the peripheral lymphatic system, and mature into plasma cells or memory cells; these cells are involved in humoral immunity" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "B cell count" EXACT []
synonym: "B lymphocyte number" EXACT []
synonym: "B-cell number" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0000717 ! lymphocyte number

[Term]
id: VT:0002459
name: B cell physiology
def: "characteristic related to the function of B lymphocytes" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "B lymphocyte physiology" EXACT []
synonym: "B-cell physiology" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0003945 ! lymphocyte physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0002490
name: circulating immunoglobulin concentration
alt_id: VT:0001810
def: "characteristic related to the levels of glycoproteins present in the blood and other tissue, often functioning as antibodies" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "serum immunoglobulin concentration" EXACT []
synonym: "serum level of Immunoglobulin" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0001800 ! humoral immune response
relationship: part_of VT:0002459 ! B cell physiology
relationship: part_of VT:0002723 ! immune serum protein physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0002501
name: inflammatory mediator physiology
def: "characteristic related to the function of any of the endogenous compounds that mediate the local accumulation of fluid, plasma proteins, and leukocytes at the site of injury, insult, or infection" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "inflammatory mediators" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0002723 ! immune serum protein physiology
relationship: part_of VT:0001845 ! inflammatory response

[Term]
id: VT:0002529
name: interleukin physiology
def: "characteristic related to the function of any of the cytokines produced by leukocytes" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "lymphokines physiology" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0005049 ! cytokine physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0002557
name: social interaction
alt_id: VT:0001351
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the behavior of animals towards other individuals of the same species or different species" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "social behavior" EXACT []
synonym: "socialization" NARROW []
is_a: VT:0005386 ! behavior trait

[Term]
id: VT:0002572
name: emotion/affect behavior
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to reactions in tests for emotional related behaviors" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0005386 ! behavior trait

[Term]
id: VT:0002596
name: hematocrit level
alt_id: VT:0000206
alt_id: VT:0001578
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the average percentage of a volume of a blood sample occupied by red blood cells" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "hematocrit" EXACT []
synonym: "packed cell volume" EXACT []
synonym: "PCV" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0002124 ! red blood cell

[Term]
id: VT:0002619
name: lymphocyte morphology/development
alt_id: VT:0005063
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the structure, development, or number of the white blood cells formed in the body's lymphoid tissue" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0002445 ! mononuclear leukocyte morphology/development

[Term]
id: VT:0002637
name: uterus size
def: "characteristic related to the physcial dimensions of the female muscular organ of gestation" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001120 ! uterus morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0002644
name: circulating triglyceride level
alt_id: VT:0005143
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of triacylglycerols in the blood" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "plasma triacylglycerol level" EXACT []
synonym: "plasma triglyceride level" EXACT []
synonym: "serum triacylglycerol level" EXACT []
synonym: "serum triglyceride level" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0000187 ! triglyceride level
is_a: VT:0003949 ! circulating lipid level

[Term]
id: VT:0002664
name: circulating adrenocorticotropin level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of the pituitary hormone that stimulates the secretion of adrenal cortical steroids and induces growth of the adrenal cortex" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "circulating adrenocorticotropic hormone level" EXACT []
synonym: "serum levels of ACTH" EXACT []
synonym: "serum levels of adrenocorticotropin" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0003966 ! adrenocorticotropin level
is_a: VT:0005116 ! circulating pituitary hormone level

[Term]
id: VT:0002669
name: scrotum morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the external sac of skin that encloses the testes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001145 ! male reproductive system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0002673
name: sperm number
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of spermatozoa" [MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "sperm count" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0002209 ! germ cell number

[Term]
id: VT:0002674
name: sperm motility
def: "characteristic related to the mobility of the spermatozoa" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0001929 ! gametogenesis

[Term]
id: VT:0002679
name: corpora lutea morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the yellow endocrine body formed in the ovary after follicle rupture" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "corpus luteum morphology" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0003356 ! luteinization

[Term]
id: VT:0002680
name: number of corpora lutea
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the numbers of yellow endocrine body formed in the ovary after follicle rupture in a given oestrous cycle" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "ovulation rate" RELATED []
relationship: part_of VT:0002679 ! corpora lutea morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0002683
name: onset of fertility
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the age at which animals develop the ability to produce live offspring" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "age at first breeding" NARROW []
synonym: "age at first egg" NARROW []
synonym: "age at puberty" EXACT []
synonym: "age at sexual maturity" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0002161 ! fertility/fecundity

[Term]
id: VT:0002722
name: immune system organ morphology
alt_id: VT:0000686
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, pattern, or development of lymphoid organs" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "lymph organ morphology" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0000685 ! immune system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0002723
name: immune serum protein physiology
def: "characteristic related to the function of circulating immune proteins" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001790 ! immune system physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0002754
name: right ventricle size
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions, proportions, magnitude, or extent of the right lower chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "right ventricular size" RELATED []
relationship: part_of VT:0003920 ! right ventricle morphology
relationship: part_of VT:0005406 ! heart size

[Term]
id: VT:0002773
name: circulating luteinizing hormone level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the levels in the bloodstream of LH, the hormone that regulates steroid production by the interstitial cells of the testis and the ovary" [J:35132, MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "serum levels of LH" EXACT []
synonym: "serum levels of luteinizing hormone" EXACT []
synonym: "serum levels of lutropin" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0003361 ! circulating gonadotropin level
is_a: VT:0003969 ! luteinizing hormone level
is_a: VT:0005116 ! circulating pituitary hormone level

[Term]
id: VT:0002790
name: circulating follicle stimulating hormone level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of the hormone that, in females, stimulates the graafian follicles of the ovary and assists in follicular maturation and the secretion of estradiol; in the male it stimulates the epithelium of the seminiferous tubules and is partly responsible for spermatogenesis" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "serum levels of follicle stimulating hormone" EXACT []
synonym: "serum levels of follitropin" EXACT []
synonym: "serum levels of FSH" EXACT []
synonym: "serum levels of gametokinetic hormone" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0003361 ! circulating gonadotropin level
is_a: VT:0003967 ! follicle stimulating hormone level
is_a: VT:0005116 ! circulating pituitary hormone level

[Term]
id: VT:0002896
name: bone mineralization
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process by which minerals are deposited into bone" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0001533 ! skeletal system physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0002907
name: parturition
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process of labor and delivery in female animals" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "birth" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0003699 ! female reproductive system physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0002932
name: joint morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the articulation point of two or more bones" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0005508 ! skeletal system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0002970
name: white fat morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the connective tissue consisting of fat-storing cells and arranged in lobular groups or along minor blood vessels" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "white adipose tissue morphology" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0000003 ! adipose tissue morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0002972
name: heart muscle contractility
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the heart muscle to shorten or to develop increased tension, often measured by dP/dT max" [RGD:ms "Mary Shimoyama, Rat Genome Database Program Manager"]
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "cardiac muscle contractility" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0005620 ! muscle contractility
relationship: part_of VT:0001544 ! cardiovascular system physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0003047
name: thoracic vertebra morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the bony segments of the spine located anterior to the lumbar vertebrae and posterior to the cervical vertebrae" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000137 ! vertebra morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0003049
name: lumbar vertebra morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the bony segments of the spine located anterior to the sacral vertebrae and posterior to the thoracic vertebrae" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000137 ! vertebra morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0003072
name: metatarsal bone morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the five bones of the hindlimbs that articulate proximally with the cuneiform and cuboid bones of the tarsus and distally with the phalanges" [ISBN:978-0028454405 "Greene, EC Anatomy of the Rat"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002115 ! skeleton extremities morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0003073
name: metacarpal bone morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the five bones of the forelimbs that articulate proximally with the carpal bones and distally with the phalanges" [ISBN:978-0028454405 "Greene, EC Anatomy of the Rat"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002115 ! skeleton extremities morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0003084
name: skeletal muscle fiber morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the skeletal muscle fibers, the large multinucleated cells that make up the skeletal muscles" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000759 ! skeletal muscle morphology
is_a: VT:0004087 ! muscle fiber morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0003107
name: response to novelty
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to responses to a new stimulus or situation" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0002572 ! emotion/affect behavior

[Term]
id: VT:0003313
name: locomotor activation
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to ability or desire of an animal to initiate locomotor activity" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001392 ! locomotor activity

[Term]
id: VT:0003346
name: pectoral muscle morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the two muscles that make up the upper and fore part of the chest that adduct and rotate the arm and lift the ribs" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:0000759 ! skeletal muscle morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0003356
name: luteinization
def: "characteristic related to the transformation of the mature ovarian follicle and its theca interna into a corpus luteum after ovulation" [J:43075, J:57854, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001126 ! ovary morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0003358
name: hypaxial muscle morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the muscles derived from the lateral myotome and lateral portion of the dermomyotome; these include the thoracic intercostal and abdominal muscles, limb muscles and superficial back muscles, as well as the diaphragm and the tip of the tongue" [PMID:1591996]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "limb muscle morphology" NARROW []
is_a: VT:0000759 ! skeletal muscle morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0003361
name: circulating gonadotropin level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of the peptide hormones that stimulate gonadal functions such as gametogenesis and sex steroid hormone production in the ovary and the testis" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0005418 ! circulating hormone level

[Term]
id: VT:0003366
name: circulating glucocorticoid level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of the corticosteroids regulating carbohydrate metabolism and exhibiting anti-inflammatory activity" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0005418 ! circulating hormone level

[Term]
id: VT:0003398
name: skeletal muscle size
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of one or more of the muscles of the skeleton" [J:94134, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000759 ! skeletal muscle morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0003399
name: skeletal muscle fiber size
def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the large multinucleated cells that make up the skeletal muscles" [J:94134, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0003084 ! skeletal muscle fiber morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0003402
name: liver weight
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the weight of the bile-secreting exocrine gland" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0000599 ! liver size

[Term]
id: VT:0003491
name: voluntary movement
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to coordinated movements executed with a purpose that can be improved by learning and/or experience" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0002066 ! motor capabilities/coordination/movement

[Term]
id: VT:0003641
name: lung size
def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the lung" [J:95332, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0001175 ! lung morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0003699
name: female reproductive system physiology
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the female organs associated with producing offspring" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0001919 ! reproductive system physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0003723
name: long bone morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of any of the several elongated bones of the extremities" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002115 ! skeleton extremities morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0003795
name: bone structure
def: "characteristic related to the composite material or the layered arrangement of the bony endoskeleton of the body" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0005508 ! skeletal system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0003815
name: hair number
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total number of hairs" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "amount of hair" RELATED []
relationship: part_of VT:0001510 ! coat appearance
relationship: part_of VT:0002073 ! hair growth

[Term]
id: VT:0003838
name: milk ejection
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the milk ejection reflex in response to suckling or milking during lactation" [J:36926, MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001882 ! lactation

[Term]
id: VT:0003920
name: right ventricle morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the right lower chamber of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "right ventricular morphology" RELATED []
xref: MP:0003920
is_a: VT:0005294 ! heart ventricle morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0003936
name: reproductive system development
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the organs involved in the reproductive system during their formation and differentiation" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0005389 ! reproductive system trait
is_a: VT:0100009 ! organ system development

[Term]
id: VT:0003945
name: lymphocyte physiology
def: "characteristic related to the function of any of the white blood cells that includes B cells, T cells, and NK cells" [MGI:monikat "Monika Tomczuk, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0002442 ! leukocyte physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0003947
name: cholesterol level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the body of these most abundant steroids in animal tissues, and precursors to steroid hormones and bile salts; also components of plasma membranes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0001547 ! lipid level
relationship: part_of VT:0005278 ! cholesterol homeostasis

[Term]
id: VT:0003949
name: circulating lipid level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentrations of fat-soluble substances (molecules composed of carbon and hydrogen and are characteristically insoluble in water) in the blood" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:0001547 ! lipid level
relationship: part_of VT:0000179 ! blood chemistry

[Term]
id: VT:0003953
name: hormone level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the tissue or circulating concentration of any substance, usually a peptide or steroid, that has a specific metabolic regulatory effect on the activity or behavior of cells expressing a receptor for the hormone" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001764 ! homeostasis

[Term]
id: VT:0003963
name: corticosterone level
alt_id: VT:0003837
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood or tissue concentration of this adrenocortical steroid; induces glycogen deposition and regulates sodium conservation and potassium secretion" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "adrenal corticosterone level" EXACT []
is_a: VT:1000671 ! glucocorticoid level

[Term]
id: VT:0003965
name: pituitary hormone level
alt_id: VT:0005125
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood or tissue concentration of any of the hormones secreted by the pituitary" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0003953 ! hormone level

[Term]
id: VT:0003966
name: adrenocorticotropin level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of the pituitary hormone that stimulates the secretion of adrenal cortical steroids and induces growth of the adrenal cortex" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0003965 ! pituitary hormone level

[Term]
id: VT:0003967
name: follicle stimulating hormone level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of the hormone that, in females, stimulates the graafian follicles of the ovary and assists in follicular maturation and the secretion of estradiol; in the male it stimulates the epithelium of the seminiferous tubules and is partly responsible for spermatogenesis" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0003965 ! pituitary hormone level

[Term]
id: VT:0003969
name: luteinizing hormone level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of LH, the hormone that regulates steroid production by the interstitial cells of the testis and the ovary" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:pvb "Pierre Vanden Borre, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "LH level" RELATED []
synonym: "lutropin level" RELATED []
is_a: VT:0003965 ! pituitary hormone level

[Term]
id: VT:0003971
name: thyroid-stimulating hormone level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of the hormone that stimulates the growth and function of the thyroid gland" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0003965 ! pituitary hormone level

[Term]
id: VT:0004043
name: pH regulation
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of the buffer systems of the body in combination with the respiratory and renal systems that control the relative acidity or alkalinity of the body, as measured by the concentration of hydrogen ion" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001764 ! homeostasis

[Term]
id: VT:0004047
name: milk composition
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the content or the appearance of milk" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0010019 ! product composition
relationship: part_of VT:0001882 ! lactation

[Term]
id: VT:0004087
name: muscle fiber morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the muscle fibers, the cylindrical multinucleated muscle cells that contract when stimulated" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002108 ! muscular system morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0004090
name: sarcomere morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the segment of a myofibril between two Z lines comprised of multi-protein complexes composed of three different filament systems; these systems work together to contract and relax muscle" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0004087 ! muscle fiber morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0004134
name: chest morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen" [J:59168, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "thorax morphology" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0100003 ! anatomical region trait

[Term]
id: VT:0004233
name: muscle weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to average muscle weight" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002269 ! muscle size

[Term]
id: VT:0004244
name: spontaneous abortion
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the natural or accidental termination of a pregnancy at a stage where the embryo or the fetus is incapable of surviving independently of the mother" [MGI:anna "Anna Anagnostopoulos, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "miscarriage" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0003699 ! female reproductive system physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0004248
name: epaxial muscle morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the muscles derived from the medial myotome; includes the intrinsic back muscles" [PMID:1591996]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000759 ! skeletal muscle morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0004271
name: paw/hand/foot/hoof morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the pedal or prehensile extremity of vertebrates" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002109 ! limb morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0004350
name: humerus length
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of one or both of the bones of the forelimb that articulates with the scapula above and the radius and ulna below" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0100000 ! humerus size

[Term]
id: VT:0004357
name: tibia length
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of the medial and larger of the two bones of the lower leg" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0100001 ! tibia size

[Term]
id: VT:0004392
name: CD8+ T cell physiology
def: "characteristic related to the function of the subset of T lymphocytes that carry the CD8 marker" [MGI:csmith "Cynthia L. Smith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0002444 ! T cell physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0005007
name: bone density
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the mineral content of bone, adjusted for the bone's size" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0002896 ! bone mineralization

[Term]
id: VT:0005018
name: T cell number
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of T cells" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "T cell count" EXACT []
synonym: "T-cell count" EXACT []
synonym: "T-cell number" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0000717 ! lymphocyte number

[Term]
id: VT:0005025
name: response to infection
def: "characteristic related to the body's reaction to invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in its tissues, or the body's reaction to components of or toxins produced by pathogenic microorganisms" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001790 ! immune system physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0005049
name: cytokine physiology
def: "characteristic related to the function of any of the non-antibody proteins made by inflammatory leukocytes and some non-leukocytic cells that affect the behavior of other cells" [ISBN:0-8153-1691-7 "Immunobiology, The Immune System in Health and Disease", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0002501 ! inflammatory mediator physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0005116
name: circulating pituitary hormone level
alt_id: VT:0005115
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of any of the hormones secreted by the pituitary" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "serum level of pituitary hormone" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0003965 ! pituitary hormone level
is_a: VT:0005418 ! circulating hormone level

[Term]
id: VT:0005119
name: circulating thyroid-stimulating hormone level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of the hormone that stimulates the growth and function of the thyroid gland" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "serum levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone" EXACT []
synonym: "serum levels of thyropic hormone" EXACT []
synonym: "serum levels of thyrotrophin" EXACT []
synonym: "serum levels of thyrotropin" EXACT []
synonym: "serum levels of TSH" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0003971 ! thyroid-stimulating hormone level
is_a: VT:0005116 ! circulating pituitary hormone level

[Term]
id: VT:0005177
name: total circulating cholesterol level
alt_id: VT:0001549
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of these most abundant steroids in animal tissues, and precursors to steroid hormones and bile salts; also components of plasma membranes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "total plasma cholesterol level" EXACT []
synonym: "total serum cholesterol level" EXACT []
is_obsolete: true

[Term]
id: VT:0005184
name: circulating progesterone level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of this antiestrogenic steroid" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:0005418 ! circulating hormone level

[Term]
id: VT:0005278
name: cholesterol homeostasis
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the state of equilibrium in the body of these most abundant steroids in animal tissues, and precursors to steroid hormones and bile salts; also components of plasma membranes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", J:71350]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0002118 ! lipid homeostasis

[Term]
id: VT:0005280
name: fatty acid level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of organic, monobasic acids derived from hydrocarbons, which are complexed with serum albumin for transport; they are saturated and unsaturated" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0001547 ! lipid level
relationship: part_of VT:0005666 ! adipose tissue physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0005285
name: unsaturated fatty acid level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the non-circulating level of organic, monobasic acids derived from hydrocarbons in which the carbon chain has one or more double or triple carbon-carbon bonds" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0005280 ! fatty acid level

[Term]
id: VT:0005286
name: saturated fatty acid level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the non-circulating level of organic, monobasic acids derived from hydrocarbons in which the carbon chain contains only single carbon-carbon bonds" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0005280 ! fatty acid level

[Term]
id: VT:0005294
name: heart ventricle morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the lower chamber(s) of the heart" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "cardiac ventricle morphology" RELATED []
synonym: "cardiac ventricular morphology" RELATED []
synonym: "heart ventricular morphology" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0000266 ! heart morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0005296
name: humerus morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the bone of the forelimb that articulates with the scapula above and the radius and ulna below" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:0003723 ! long bone morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0005319
name: enzyme/coenzyme level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of any of these proteins, or their cofactors, that act as catalysts to induce chemical changes in other substances" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001764 ! homeostasis

[Term]
id: VT:0005334
name: fat pad morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the encapsulated adipose tissue" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "fat body morphology" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0000003 ! adipose tissue morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0005345
name: circulating corticosterone level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of this adrenocortical steroid; induces glycogen deposition and regulates sodium conservation and potassium secretion" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "serum level of corticosterone" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0003366 ! circulating glucocorticoid level
is_a: VT:0003963 ! corticosterone level

[Term]
id: VT:0005369
name: muscular system trait
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the contractile tissue that produces movement" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait

[Term]
id: VT:0005371
name: limbs/digits/tail trait
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the limbs, digits, or tail" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0100003 ! anatomical region trait

[Term]
id: VT:0005372
name: life span trait
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic pertaining to an organism's lifespan" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "lifespan" EXACT []
synonym: "survival" EXACT []
synonym: "viability" EXACT []
synonym: "viable" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait

[Term]
id: VT:0005375
name: adipose trait
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of fat tissue" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "fat trait" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0100002 ! connective tissue trait

[Term]
id: VT:0005376
name: homeostasis/metabolism trait
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the state of equilibrium in the body and the processes via which it is maintained" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait

[Term]
id: VT:0005382
name: craniofacial trait
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the face and/or cranium" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0100003 ! anatomical region trait

[Term]
id: VT:0005384
name: cellular trait
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the contents or vital processes of the cell" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "cell trait" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait

[Term]
id: VT:0005386
name: behavior trait
alt_id: VT:0001350
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the actions or reactions of organisms" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait

[Term]
id: VT:0005388
name: respiratory system trait
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the system responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide with the environment" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait

[Term]
id: VT:0005389
name: reproductive system trait
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the organs associated with producing offspring" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "reproduction" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait

[Term]
id: VT:0005406
name: heart size
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions, proportions, magnitude, or extent of the cardiac muscle or any of its component structures" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "cardiac size" RELATED []
relationship: part_of VT:0000266 ! heart morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0005410
name: fertilization
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process beginning with penetration of the secondary oocyte by the spermatozoon and completed by fusion of the male and female pronuclei" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0001919 ! reproductive system physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0005416
name: circulating protein level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of any of the macromolecules consisting of long chains of amino acids in peptide linkage" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "protein level" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0000179 ! blood chemistry

[Term]
id: VT:0005418
name: circulating hormone level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of any of the chemical substances that have specific regulatory effects on the activity of a certain organ or organs; originally applied to substances secreted by various endocrine glands and transported in the bloodstream to the target organs, it is sometimes extended to include substances that are not produced by the endocrine glands but that have similar effects" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0003953 ! hormone level
relationship: part_of VT:0000179 ! blood chemistry

[Term]
id: VT:0005428
name: clinical chemistry
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the presence of physiologically significant substances in the blood, urine, tissue, and body fluids" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001764 ! homeostasis

[Term]
id: VT:0005437
name: glycogen level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of this readily converted carbohydrate reserve, found in most tissues of the body, especially liver and muscle" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0005438 ! glycogen homeostasis
relationship: part_of VT:1000694 ! muscle glycogen homeostasis

[Term]
id: VT:0005438
name: glycogen homeostasis
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the processing and/or utilization of this readily converted carbohydrate reserve, found in most tissues of the body, especially liver and muscle" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002078 ! glucose homeostasis

[Term]
id: VT:0005449
name: food intake
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the amount of food taken in" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "feed consumption" EXACT []
synonym: "food consumption" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0001431 ! eating behavior

[Term]
id: VT:0005451
name: body composition
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the relative amounts of various components of the body" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001764 ! homeostasis

[Term]
id: VT:0005452
name: body fat amount
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the total quantity of connective tissue composed of fat cells" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "adipose tissue amount" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0000003 ! adipose tissue morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0005456
name: weight gain
def: "any measurable characteristic related to an increase in body weight" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001259 ! body weight

[Term]
id: VT:0005460
name: leukopoiesis
alt_id: VT:0002430
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the generation of white blood cells (leukocytes) from the pluripotent hematopoietic stem cells of the bone marrow; two significant pathways generate various types of leukocytes: myelopoiesis, in which leukocytes in the blood are derived from myeloid stem cells, and lymphopoiesis, in which leukocytes of the lymphatic system (lymphocytes) are generated from lymphoid stem cells" [MESH:A08.186.211.577.090, MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "leukocyte morphology/development" EXACT []
synonym: "white blood cell morphology/development" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0002449 ! immune cell development
relationship: part_of VT:0002123 ! hematopoiesis

[Term]
id: VT:0005463
name: CD4+ T cell physiology
def: "characteristic related to the function of the subset of T lymphocytes that carry the CD4 marker, recognize intravesicular peptides bound to MHC class-II molecules, and turn on antibody production" [MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "CD4+ T cell function" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0002444 ! T cell physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0005508
name: skeletal system morphology
alt_id: VT:0000055
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the bony framework of the body in vertebrates" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000778 ! skeletal system trait

[Term]
id: VT:0005535
name: body temperature
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the level of heat maintained by a living being" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:cwg "Carroll-Ann W. Goldsmith, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001764 ! homeostasis

[Term]
id: VT:0005620
name: muscle contractility
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of a muscle to shorten or to develop increased tension" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0005629
name: lung weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the physical heaviness of the lung" [RGD:cur "Rat Genome Database submission"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0003641 ! lung size

[Term]
id: VT:0005666
name: adipose tissue physiology
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the connective tissue composed of fat cells enmeshed in areolar tissue" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0005375 ! adipose trait

[Term]
id: VT:0005670
name: white fat physiology
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes in the connective tissue consisting of fat-storing cells and arranged in lobular groups or along minor blood vessels" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0005666 ! adipose tissue physiology

[Term]
id: VT:0006078
name: nipple/teat morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the erectile protuberance at the tip of the mammary gland" [ISBN:0-8036-0655-9 "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary", J:92627, MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0000627 ! mammary gland morphology

[Term]
id: VT:0006087
name: body mass index
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the measure of weight for height" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", NCBI:matt "Matthew Mailman"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001259 ! body weight

[Term]
id: VT:0006269
name: mammary gland growth during pregnancy
def: "characteristic related to the extensive and rapid branching of the mammary ducts and expansion of mammary epithelium in the stroma between the ducts" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000628 ! mammary gland development

[Term]
id: VT:0006270
name: mammary gland growth during lactation
def: "characteristic related to the final stage of mammary growth that occurs during the start of lactation, including development and differentiation of ducts, epithelial cells, vascular, muscular, and nervous tissues" [MGI:llw2 "Linda Washburn, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:INRA "INRA curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000628 ! mammary gland development

[Term]
id: VT:0007028
name: heart weight
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the mass of the heart times gravity" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "cardiac weight" RELATED []
is_a: VT:0005406 ! heart size

[Term]
id: VT:0007033
name: right ventricle weight
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the mass of the right lower chamber of the heart times gravity" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "right ventricular weight" RELATED []
relationship: part_of VT:0002754 ! right ventricle size

[Term]
id: VT:0010001
name: mammary gland progenitor cell number
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of precursor cells from which the mammary cell lineage arises, capable of proliferation but unable to self-renew like stem cells, and thus proliferate indefinitely" [VTO:INRA "INRA curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0010033 ! reproductive system cell number
is_a: VT:0100024 ! mammary gland fetal development
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-30T09:24:49Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010002
name: mammary gland size
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the mammary gland" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0000627 ! mammary gland morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-30T10:08:11Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010003
name: milk alpha-lactalbumin content
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the level of alpha-lactalbumin protein in a given volume of milk" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator", VTO:INRA "INRA curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000165 ! milk protein content
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-30T11:04:47Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010004
name: milk flow rate
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the volume of milk collected during milking per unit of time" [VTO:INRA "INRA curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0003838 ! milk ejection
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-30T11:11:44Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010005
name: milking duration
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the period of time between teat cup attachment and end of milking" [VTO:INRA "INRA curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0003838 ! milk ejection
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-30T11:11:44Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010006
name: intramammary pressure
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the pressure measured in the mammary cisternal cavity" [VTO:INRA "INRA curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0001881 ! mammary gland physiology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-30T11:17:44Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010007
name: total milk volume
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total volume of milk produced by the mammary gland" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator", VTO:INRA "INRA curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
is_a: VT:1000701 ! product trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-30T12:14:20Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010008
name: stripping milk volume
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the volume of milk obtained following machine milking, when the udder is manipulated to release milk trapped below the level of the teat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator", VTO:INRA "INRA curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0010007 ! total milk volume
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-30T12:21:38Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010009
name: residual milk volume
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the volume of milk remaining in the mammary gland following machine milking and hand or machine stripping" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator", VTO:INRA "INRA curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0010007 ! total milk volume
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-30T12:21:38Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010010
name: myosin isoform ratio
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the ratio of one myosin isoform to another in muscle samples" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:1000746 ! skeletal muscle fiber type
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-12-03T10:14:03Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010011
name: glucose level response
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the change in blood glucose level in response to an external intervention" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0000188 ! circulating glucose level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-12-03T10:28:29Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010012
name: cortisol level response
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the change in blood cortisol level in response to an external intervention" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:1000670 ! circulating cortisol level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-12-03T10:31:04Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010013
name: adrenocorticotropin response
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the change in blood adrenocorticotropin level in response to an external intervention" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002664 ! circulating adrenocorticotropin level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-12-03T10:32:17Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010014
name: USDA yield grade
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the grade used to classify carcasses based on the expected yield of trimmed, boneless major retail cuts; calculation is based on subcutaneous fat thickness, hot carcass weight, kidney, pelvic, and heart fat, and loin muscle area" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0010026 ! carcass yield
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-12-03T10:56:12Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010015
name: egg specific gravity
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ratio of the weight of an egg to the weight of an equal volume of water" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:1000015 ! egg morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-12-03T11:08:53Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010016
name: HDL to LDL ratio
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ratio of the concentration of high density lipoprotein to low density lipoprotein present in serum" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0000180 ! circulating cholesterol level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-12-03T12:08:17Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010017
name: intramuscular fat percentage
def: "weight of the fat present within skeletal muscle, expressed as a percentage of muscle weight" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "intramuscular fat content" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0001781 ! white fat amount
relationship: part_of VT:1000479 ! muscle lipid level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-12-03T12:27:45Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010019
name: product composition
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical or chemical composition of a product produced by or obtained from the body of an animal" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000701 ! product trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-12-08T03:27:36Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010020
name: dressing percentage
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the percentage of the live animal that ends up as carcass following processing (hot carcass weight/body weight at slaughter)" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "carcass dressing" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0010026 ! carcass yield
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-12-08T03:34:56Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010021
name: product yield
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the yield of product produced by or obtained from the body of an animal" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
is_obsolete: true
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-12-08T03:49:45Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010022
name: meat-to-fat ratio
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ratio of meat to fat in a carcass or portion of a carcass" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "lean-to-fat ratio" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0010019 ! product composition
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-12-08T04:05:01Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010023
name: bone-to-lean meat ratio
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ratio of bone to lean meat in a carcass or portion of a carcass" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0010019 ! product composition
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-12-08T04:05:01Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010024
name: meat-to-bone ratio
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ratio of meat to bone in a carcass or portion of a carcass" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:0010019 ! product composition
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-12-08T04:05:01Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010026
name: carcass yield
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the yield obtained after processing of a carcass" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000701 ! product trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-12-14T12:47:38Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010027
name: milk fat yield
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total amount of milk fat produced" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0004047 ! milk composition
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-12-14T04:00:02Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010028
name: milk protein yield
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total amount of milk protein produced" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0004047 ! milk composition
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-12-14T04:02:02Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010029
name: milk alpha-lactalbumin yield
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total amount of milk alpha-lactalbumin produced" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
is_a: VT:0010028 ! milk protein yield
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-12-15T08:42:38Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010032
name: circulatory system cell number
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells in the system that moves extracellular fluids to and from tissues" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000317 ! cell number
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-12-15T08:46:48Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010033
name: reproductive system cell number
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells in the organs associated with producing offspring" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000317 ! cell number
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-12-15T08:46:48Z

[Term]
id: VT:0010036
name: endocrine/exocrine system cell number
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells in the system of glands that secrete hormones and other substances" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000317 ! cell number
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-12-15T08:46:48Z

[Term]
id: VT:0015026
name: leukocyte morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the nucleated cells of the myeloid or lymphoid lineages, found in blood or other tissue" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002123 ! hematopoiesis
created_by: smb
creation_date: 2009-08-28T12:01:09Z

[Term]
id: VT:0015037
name: gland development
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of a gland during its formation and differentiation" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000782 ! endocrine/exocrine system trait
created_by: smb
creation_date: 2009-10-29T05:15:10Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100000
name: humerus size
def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the humerus" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0005296 ! humerus morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-09-04T03:32:20Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100001
name: tibia size
def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the tibia" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0000558 ! tibia morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-09-04T03:33:55Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100002
name: connective tissue trait
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical or functional supporting tissue of the body" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-09-29T10:06:10Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100003
name: anatomical region trait
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of a defined area of the body that includes more than one organ system or tissue" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-09-29T10:25:08Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100004
name: development trait
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of an organism or part of an organism that is related to the progression of the organism from an initial condition to a later condition" [MGI:GO "Definition from the Gene Ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-09-29T11:13:42Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100005
name: body size trait
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the overall physical dimensions of an organism" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-09-29T11:15:02Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100006
name: anatomical relation trait
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the location of a part of the body in relation to the body as a whole or to other parts" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-09-29T11:16:56Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100007
name: growth trait
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the rate of change in size of an organism" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0100004 ! development trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-09-29T11:37:28Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100009
name: organ system development
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the body's systems during their formation and differentiation" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0100004 ! development trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-09-29T11:48:56Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100010
name: coat color pattern
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the arrangement or configuration of the different colored hairs within the coat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0002075 ! coat color
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-09-30T09:37:45Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100014
name: distance between teats
def: "characteristic related to the measure of the distance between two teats/nipples" [VTO:INRA "INRA curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "distance between nipples" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:1000727 ! teat placement
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-19T10:42:25Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100016
name: circulatory system morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic pertaining to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the system that moves extracellular fluids to and from tissues" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000784 ! circulatory system trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-17T01:18:52Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100017
name: circulatory system physiology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic pertaining to the function of the system that moves extracellular fluids to and from tissues" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:1000784 ! circulatory system trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-17T01:18:52Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100018
name: integumentary system development
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the morphology or physiology of the integumentary system during its formation or differentiation" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:0100009 ! organ system development
is_a: VT:1000775 ! integumentary system trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-17T01:29:47Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100020
name: integumentary system morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the system consisting of the skin and its derivatives" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000775 ! integumentary system trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-17T01:32:00Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100021
name: mammary alveoli size
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the sac-like structure of the mammary gland that synthesizes and secretes milk after pregnancy" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001884 ! mammary alveoli morphology
relationship: part_of VT:0010002 ! mammary gland size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-19T10:32:22Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100022
name: mammary alveoli diameter
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the diameter/width of the sac-like structure of the mammary gland that synthesizes and secretes milk after pregnancy" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0100021 ! mammary alveoli size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-19T10:32:22Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100023
name: mammary alveoli epithelial cell number
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of epithelial cells surrounding the mammary alveoli" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0010033 ! reproductive system cell number
is_a: VT:0010036 ! endocrine/exocrine system cell number
relationship: part_of VT:0100021 ! mammary alveoli size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-19T10:32:22Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100024
name: mammary gland fetal development
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the processes, including morphogenesis and cell growth and differentiation, that occur during the fetal period" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator", VTO:INRA "INRA curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000628 ! mammary gland development
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-19T11:13:17Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100025
name: mammary gland cistern morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the largest area for milk accumulation in the ductal system of the mammary gland in some species" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0000627 ! mammary gland morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-19T11:28:02Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100026
name: mammary gland cistern volume
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the volume of the largest area for milk accumulation in the ductal system of the mammary gland in some species" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0010002 ! mammary gland size
relationship: part_of VT:0100025 ! mammary gland cistern morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-19T11:33:40Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100027
name: teat shape
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical form of the teat/nipple" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "nipple shape" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0006078 ! nipple/teat morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-19T11:57:08Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100028
name: teat barrel diameter
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the external diameter of the teat at mid-length" [VTO:INRA "INRA curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0006078 ! nipple/teat morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-19T11:57:08Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100030
name: teat angle
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the angle between the vertical and the teat axis" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator", VTO:INRA "INRA curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0006078 ! nipple/teat morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-19T11:57:08Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100031
name: mammary blood flow
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the volume of blood that flows through the vascular system of the mammary gland during a given period of time" [VTO:INRA "INRA curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001881 ! mammary gland physiology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-19T02:50:18Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100032
name: udder volume
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the external volume of the udder" [VTO:INRA "INRA curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0100035 ! udder size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-19T02:42:53Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100033
name: mammary gland circumference
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the distance measured around the mammary gland" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "udder circumference" RELATED []
relationship: part_of VT:0010002 ! mammary gland size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-19T03:09:25Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100034
name: mammary gland weight
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the weight of the mammary gland" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "udder weight" RELATED []
relationship: part_of VT:0010002 ! mammary gland size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-19T03:10:39Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100035
name: udder size
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions of the udder" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:1000067 ! udder morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-19T03:11:44Z

[Term]
id: VT:0100036
name: mammary alveoli volume
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the volume of the alveoli in the mammary gland" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0100021 ! mammary alveoli size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-11-19T03:13:22Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000000
name: body conformation
def: "characteristics relating to an organism's overall structure and proportions" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0100006 ! anatomical relation trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T10:09:36Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000007
name: parasite load
def: "characteristic related to the number of parasites harbored by an organism" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:1000675 ! response to parasitic infection
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T10:12:53Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000015
name: egg morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of an egg" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:1000701 ! product trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T10:20:24Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000016
name: meat quality
def: "characteristics related to the ability of meat (muscle and associated fat and connective tissue, post-exsanguination) to meet certain standards" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000701 ! product trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T10:20:24Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000019
name: milk quality
def: "characteristics related to the ability of milk to meet certain standards" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
is_obsolete: true
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T10:38:24Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000023
name: feed conversion
def: "characteristic related to the measure of an animal's ability to convert feed into additional body mass" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "feed efficiency" RELATED []
relationship: part_of VT:0002121 ! metabolism
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T10:38:24Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000033
name: average daily gain
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the change in body weight over a period of time, divided by the number of days in the period" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0001731 ! postnatal growth rate
is_a: VT:0005456 ! weight gain
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T12:52:15Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000042
name: length of productive life
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of time during which a livestock animal can be utilized for breeding or production" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
comment: In dairy cows, the length of time a female is producing milk, prior to the age of 84 months
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "functional herd life" EXACT []
synonym: "longevity" RELATED []
is_a: VT:0005372 ! life span trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:40:05Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000047
name: circulating creatine kinase level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of the enzyme creatine kinase, which uses ATP to convert creatine to phosphocreatine and ADP; elevated levels are indicative of muscle damage." [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "creatine kinase concentration" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0001570 ! circulating enzyme level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:14:43Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000055
name: circulating insulin-like growth factor level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of insulin-like growth factor (IGF), a polypeptide hormone similar in sequence to insulin" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "plasma concentration of IGF" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0005418 ! circulating hormone level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:14:43Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000059
name: total heart ventricle morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the lower chambers of the heart" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:0005294 ! heart ventricle morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:14:43Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000060
name: troponin T concentration
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in the blood of one of a complex of three regulatory proteins required for skeletal and cardiac muscle contraction; used as an indicator for myocardial damage." [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "troponin T protein concentration" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0002972 ! heart muscle contractility
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:14:43Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000062
name: chest circumference
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the circumference of an animal's girth measured posterior to the front legs" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "heart girth" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0004134 ! chest morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:17:50Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000064
name: hip height
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the height of an animal measured from the ground to a point on the back directly above the hipbones" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "height at sacrum" EXACT []
synonym: "stature" RELATED []
is_a: VT:0001253 ! body height
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:17:50Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000065
name: hook height
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the height of an animal measured from the ground to the point of the hip (tuber sacrale)" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
is_a: VT:0001253 ! body height
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:17:50Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000066
name: hip width
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the distance between the points of both hips" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "hook width" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0100005 ! body size trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:17:50Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000067
name: udder morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the organ in certain species containing two or more mammary glands, each with its own nipple" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0001119 ! female reproductive system morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:17:50Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000068
name: degree of spotting
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the proportion of unpigmented skin (white coat color) on an animal's body" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0100010 ! coat color pattern
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:18:17Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000072
name: somatic cell count in milk
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of somatic cells (leukocytes) per milliliter of milk; a high count is an indicator of mastitis." [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "somatic cell score" RELATED []
relationship: part_of VT:0004047 ! milk composition
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:29:25Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000102
name: meat flavor
def: "characteristics related to the distinctive taste of meat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:1000016 ! meat quality
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:40:23Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000104
name: meat color
def: "characteristics related to the color of meat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:1000016 ! meat quality
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:40:23Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000106
name: meat odor
def: "characteristics related to the distinctive smell of meat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:1000016 ! meat quality
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:40:23Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000109
name: meat texture
def: "characteristic related to the arrangement of the components that form the physical structure of meat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:1000016 ! meat quality
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:40:23Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000111
name: bone weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of one or more of the bones of the skeleton" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0003795 ! bone structure
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:44:59Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000114
name: carcass weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of an animal following slaughter and removal of the head, intestinal tract, internal organs, and possibly the hide and/or feet" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0001259 ! body weight
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:44:59Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000120
name: rib muscle thickness
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the distance between the latissimus muscle and pleura membrane measured halfway between the rib ends" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0002280 ! intercostal muscle morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:44:59Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000121
name: lumbar vertebra number
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of spinal column segments in the loin area, between the ribs and the pelvis" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000138 ! vertebra number
relationship: part_of VT:0003049 ! lumbar vertebra morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:45:36Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000122
name: thoracic vertebra number
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of segments in the middle of the spinal column, which articulate with the ribs" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000138 ! vertebra number
relationship: part_of VT:0003047 ! thoracic vertebra morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:45:36Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000126
name: fat thickness
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the the thickness of a layer of adipose tissue" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "fat depth" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0005452 ! body fat amount
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:50:29Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000130
name: kidney, pelvic, and heart fat weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of fat in the body cavity, specifically in the areas of the kidneys, pelvis, and heart" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "internal fat" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0001781 ! white fat amount
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:50:29Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000131
name: marbling
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the visible intramuscular fat" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0000013 ! fat distribution
relationship: part_of VT:1000479 ! muscle lipid level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:50:29Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000132
name: retail product yield
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the yield of trimmed retail cuts obtained from a carcass" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
is_a: VT:0010026 ! carcass yield
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:50:29Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000133
name: rib fat weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of fat dissected from a wholesale rib cut" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
is_a: VT:0001781 ! white fat amount
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:50:29Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000134
name: subcutaneous fat
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the layer of fat lying directly beneath the skin" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0000013 ! fat distribution
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:50:29Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000135
name: subcutaneous fat thickness
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the thickness of the fat layer directly beneath the skin" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000126 ! fat thickness
relationship: part_of VT:1000134 ! subcutaneous fat
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:50:57Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000146
name: longissimus dorsi weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the longissimus dorsi" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "loin weight" EXACT []
synonym: "longissimus muscle weight" EXACT []
is_a: VT:1000712 ! skeletal muscle weight
relationship: part_of VT:1000706 ! longissimus dorsi morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:59:03Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000149
name: rib muscle weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of muscle tissue obtained from a wholesale rib cut" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0002280 ! intercostal muscle morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T01:59:03Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000152
name: overall wellness/fitness
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the overall healthfulness of an organism, in relation to the frequency with which medical care is required" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "number of veterinary treatments" NARROW []
is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:40:05Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000155
name: milk yield
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of milk obtained over a given period of time from a lactating mammal" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "machine milk" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0010007 ! total milk volume
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:40:37Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000161
name: milk fat content
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of fat in a given volume of milk" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "milk fat percentage" RELATED []
relationship: part_of VT:0004047 ! milk composition
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:43:21Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000165
name: milk protein content
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of protein in a given volume of milk" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "milk protein percentage" RELATED []
relationship: part_of VT:0004047 ! milk composition
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:45:00Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000173
name: gonadrotropin releasing hormone level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the level of the peptide hormone that is produced in the hypothalamus and stimulates the release of follicle stimulating hormone and leutenizing hormone from the anterior pituitary gland" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "leutenizing hormone releasing hormone level" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0003953 ! hormone level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:50:56Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000181
name: number of offspring born alive
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of offspring, not including stillborn" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "prenatal survival" EXACT []
synonym: "total number born alive" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:1000189 ! number of offspring
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:59:38Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000183
name: number of offspring weaned
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of offspring that survive to weaning" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "% survival to weaning" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:1000189 ! number of offspring
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:59:38Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000184
name: delivery ease
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the level of effort or assistance required during delivery" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0002907 ! parturition
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:59:38Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000189
name: number of offspring
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total number born, including stillborn animals" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "total number born" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0002161 ! fertility/fecundity
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-12-10T10:22:09Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000190
name: oestrus intensity
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of the female to display oestrus" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "heat intensity" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0001927 ! oestrous cycle (sensu Rodentia)
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:59:38Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000193
name: ovulation rate
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the frequency of ovulation, as determined by the number of corpora lutea in the ovary" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_obsolete: true
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:59:38Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000195
name: pregnancy rate
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the measure of the ability of a female to become pregnant" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "conception rate" EXACT []
synonym: "non-return rate" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0001923 ! female fertility
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:59:38Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000197
name: number of offspring stillborn
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the offspring that are either born dead or die within 24 hours of birth" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "stillbirth" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:1000189 ! number of offspring
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:59:38Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000199
name: twinning frequency
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the production of two offspring from a single pregnancy" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0002161 ! fertility/fecundity
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T02:59:38Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000205
name: teat length
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the average length of the nipples/teats" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0006078 ! nipple/teat morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:02:18Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000206
name: teat number
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total number of teats/nipples on a female" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "nipple number" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0006078 ! nipple/teat morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:02:18Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000207
name: accessory sperm
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the additional spermatazoa retained in the zona pellucida of the oocyte after penetration of the first sperm during fertilization" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0005410 ! fertilization
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:03:07Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000208
name: retrograde sperm
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the sperm that migrate back into the vagina following intrauterine insemination" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0005410 ! fertilization
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:03:07Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000210
name: scrotum circumference
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the circumference of the external sac of skin that encloses the testes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "scrotal circumference" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0001150 ! scrotum size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:03:07Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000216
name: birth assistance
def: "necessity of assistance during delivery of offspring" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_obsolete: true
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:04:56Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000220
name: abdominal fat weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the fat lining the abdominal cavity and surrounding the kidneys" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "leaf fat weight" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0001781 ! white fat amount
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:41:26Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000223
name: pectoral muscle weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the combined weight of the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "breast muscle weight" EXACT []
is_a: VT:1000712 ! skeletal muscle weight
relationship: part_of VT:0003346 ! pectoral muscle morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:45:54Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000224
name: bursa of Fabricius weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of an epithelial outgrowth of the cloaca in birds where B-lymphocyte maturation occurs" [MeSH:A10.549.175, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:1000668 ! bursa of Fabricius size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:45:54Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000225
name: drumstick weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the hindlimb of a bird, consisting of the tibia and the surrounding meat and skin" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:1000714 ! product weight
relationship: part_of VT:1000689 ! hindlimb weight
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:45:54Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000226
name: gizzard weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the secondary, muscular stomach in some vertebrates used for grinding up food" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:1000667 ! gizzard morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:45:54Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000233
name: spleen weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the spleen" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0002224 ! spleen size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:45:54Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000234
name: thigh muscle weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the muscle tissue surrounding the femur of the chicken" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:1000712 ! skeletal muscle weight
relationship: part_of VT:1000235 ! thigh weight
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:45:54Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000235
name: thigh weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the part of the chicken consisting of the femur and surrounding meat and skin." [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:1000714 ! product weight
relationship: part_of VT:1000689 ! hindlimb weight
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:45:54Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000236
name: weight of the front half of the carcass
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the front section of the chicken carcass that results when the whole bird is cut perpendicular to the spine at the ilium, just above the femur; it consists of the entire breast, the adjacent back and ribs, and both wings." [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:1000114 ! carcass weight
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:45:54Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000237
name: wing weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the forelimb of a bird, consisting of the humerus, radius, ulna, and metacarpus, and all associated muscle and skin" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:1000687 ! forelimb weight
is_a: VT:1000714 ! product weight
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:45:54Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000238
name: feather development
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the initial appearance and growth of feathers on young birds" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "feathering" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0100018 ! integumentary system development
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:46:33Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000239
name: drumstick muscle weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the muscle tissue surrounding the tibia of the chicken" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:1000712 ! skeletal muscle weight
relationship: part_of VT:1000225 ! drumstick weight
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-10T03:56:45Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000240
name: contrafreeloading
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the tendency to search for food, even though food is readily available" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:0001432 ! food preference
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:38:27Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000241
name: fear/anxiety-related behavior
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to responses in tests for fear or anxiety related behaviors" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:0002572 ! emotion/affect behavior
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:38:27Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000242
name: feather pecking
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the pecking of the other birds in an enclosure" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:0002557 ! social interaction
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:38:27Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000243
name: receiving feather pecking
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the receipt of pecking by the other birds in an enclosure" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:0002557 ! social interaction
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:38:27Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000244
name: social tendency
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the tendency to choose between freely available food or food in combination with social stimuli in a maze test with several options" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0002557 ! social interaction
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:38:27Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000246
name: bacteria count in cecum
def: "characteristic related to the bacterial count (cfu) in the outpouching(s) of the large intestine below the entrance of the small intestine" [MeSH:A03.556.124.526.209, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:1000665 ! bacteria count
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:47:36Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000247
name: bacteria count in cloaca
def: "characteristic related to the bacterial count (cfu) in the common cavity into which the intestinal, genital, and urinary tracts open in some species" [ISBN:9780618701728, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:1000665 ! bacteria count
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:47:36Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000249
name: oocyst shedding
def: "characteristic related to the presence in the feces of the encapsulated zygote stage of certain protozoans" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:1000675 ! response to parasitic infection
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:47:36Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000253
name: egg albumen height
def: "characteristic related to the height of the inner thick albumen (egg white) when an egg is broken onto a flat surface" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:1000695 ! egg albumen morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:55:05Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000254
name: egg albumen weight
def: "characteristic related to the weight of the egg white (weight of the entire egg minus weights of the yolk and shell)" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:1000577 ! egg weight
relationship: part_of VT:1000695 ! egg albumen morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:55:05Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000255
name: egg shell color
def: "characteristic related to objective measurements of egg shell color" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:1000696 ! egg shell morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:55:05Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000257
name: egg shell shape
def: "characteristic related to the ratio of the width of the egg at its widest point to its length at the longest point" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:1000696 ! egg shell morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:55:05Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000258
name: egg shell strength
def: "characteristic related to a measure of the force required to fracture the shell of an egg" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:1000696 ! egg shell morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:55:05Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000259
name: egg shell thickness
def: "characteristic related to the thickness of the exterior shell of an egg" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:1000696 ! egg shell morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:55:05Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000260
name: egg shell weight
def: "characteristic related to the weight of the rinsed and dried egg shell" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:1000577 ! egg weight
relationship: part_of VT:1000696 ! egg shell morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:55:05Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000263
name: long length of egg
def: "characteristic related to the length of egg from end to end" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:1000773 ! egg length
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:55:05Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000264
name: short length of egg
def: "characteristic related to the diameter of egg (shorter dimension)" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:1000773 ! egg length
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:55:05Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000266
name: egg yolk weight
def: "characteristic related to the weight of the yolk of an egg" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:1000577 ! egg weight
relationship: part_of VT:1000697 ! egg yolk morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T09:55:05Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000269
name: white meat weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the combined weight of the breast (pectoralis major and pectoralis minor) and wing meat; back muscle weight may or may not be included" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:1000714 ! product weight
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:15:31Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000270
name: egg shell redness
def: "characteristic related to the chromatic component of egg shell color from green to red" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:1000255 ! egg shell color
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:15:31Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000271
name: egg shell lightness
def: "characteristic related to the luminance or lightness component of egg shell color" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:1000255 ! egg shell color
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:15:31Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000272
name: egg shell yellowness
def: "characteristic related to the chromatic component of egg shell color from blue to yellow" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:1000255 ! egg shell color
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:15:31Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000273
name: total blood cell count
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of red and white blood cells" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_obsolete: true
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:27:07Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000274
name: bone mineral content
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the mineral content of a bone, as determined by x-ray densitometric scanning" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0002896 ! bone mineralization
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:32:08Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000277
name: humerus bone mineral content
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the mineral content of the humerus, as determined by x-ray densitometric scanning" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:1000274 ! bone mineral content
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:32:08Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000278
name: humerus bone density
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the mineral content of the humerus, adjusted for the bone's size" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "humerus bone mineral density" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0005007 ! bone density
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:32:08Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000281
name: tibia area
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the area of the tibia, calculated based on the length and width determined by x-ray densitometric scanning" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0100001 ! tibia size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:32:08Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000282
name: tibia bone mineral content
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the mineral content of the tibia, as determined by x-ray densitometric scanning" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:1000274 ! bone mineral content
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:32:08Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000283
name: tibia bone density
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the mineral content of the tibia, adjusted for the bone's size" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "tibia bone mineral density" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0005007 ! bone density
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:32:08Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000284
name: tibia breaking force
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of force required to break the tibia in the middle, while it is supported on both ends" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0001542 ! bone strength
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:32:08Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000286
name: tibia modulus of elasticity
def: "any measurable characteristic related to a measure of the tibia's ability to return to its original shape after force is applied in the center, while the bone is supported on the ends (stress:strain ratio)" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0001542 ! bone strength
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:32:08Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000287
name: tibia strain
def: "any measurable characteristic related to an indicator of the amount of bending the tibia undergoes when force is applied in the center, and the bone is supported at both ends (change in length per unit length of bone)" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0001542 ! bone strength
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:32:08Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000288
name: tibia stress
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the force applied to the tibia per unit area" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0001542 ! bone strength
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:32:08Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000289
name: tibia width
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the width of the tibia halfway between the ends" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0100001 ! tibia size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:32:08Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000292
name: egg production rate
def: "characteristic related to the number of eggs laid by a bird divided by the number of days over which they are produced" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "eggs laid per day" EXACT []
is_a: VT:1000701 ! product trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:43:29Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000294
name: number of eggs produced
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of eggs produced over a given period of time" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:1000701 ! product trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:43:29Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000299
name: weight loss during transport
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the difference in body weight before and after transport" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:0001263 ! weight loss
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T10:51:51Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000322
name: age at slaughter
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the age of an animal at the time of slaughter" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001661 ! life span
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T12:43:08Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000341
name: basal circulating adrenocorticotropin level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the level of pituitary adrenocorticotropic hormone in the blood in the absence of an external intervention" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0002664 ! circulating adrenocorticotropin level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T12:58:57Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000343
name: basal circulating cortisol level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the level of cortisol in the blood in the absence of external intervention" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "basal circulating hydrocortisone level" EXACT []
is_a: VT:1000670 ! circulating cortisol level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T12:58:57Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000344
name: basal circulating glucose level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the level of glucose in the blood in the absence of external intervention" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000188 ! circulating glucose level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T12:58:57Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000347
name: induced circulating glucose level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the level of glucose in the blood following an external intervention" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000188 ! circulating glucose level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T12:58:57Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000350
name: induced circulating cortisol level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the level of cortisol in the blood following an external intervention" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "induced circulating hydrocortisone level" EXACT []
is_a: VT:1000670 ! circulating cortisol level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T12:58:57Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000361
name: circumference of cannon bone
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the circumference of the metacarpal or metatarsal bone, between the knee or hock and the fetlock" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0000550 ! forelimb morphology
relationship: part_of VT:0000556 ! hindlimb morphology
relationship: part_of VT:0003072 ! metatarsal bone morphology
relationship: part_of VT:0003073 ! metacarpal bone morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T01:13:23Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000369
name: femur size
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the measurements regarding the physical dimensions of the long bone of the thigh" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "femur dimensions" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0000559 ! femur morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T01:13:23Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000384
name: vertebra distance
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the distance from first thoracic to last lumbar vertebra" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0000137 ! vertebra morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T01:14:37Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000385
name: total vertebra number
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total number of bone segments constituting the spinal column" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000138 ! vertebra number
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T01:16:14Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000392
name: conA-induced lymphocyte proliferation
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the proliferation of lymphocytes upon stimulation with concanavalin A, a lectin isolated from the jack bean, Canavalia ensiformis" [MeSH:D12.776.503.499.500 "National Library of Medicine - Medical Subject Headings", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000393 ! mitogen-induced lymphocyte proliferation
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T01:50:35Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000393
name: mitogen-induced lymphocyte proliferation
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the process by which lymphocytes multiply upon stimulation with a protein that induces cell division" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000661 ! lymphocyte proliferation
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T01:50:35Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000394
name: pokeweed mitogen (PWM)-induced lymphocyte proliferation
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the proliferation of lymphocytes upon stimulation with pokeweed mitogen, a lectin isolated from the roots of Phytolacca americana" [MeSH:D12.776.503.499.875 "National Library of Medicine - Medical Subject Headings", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000393 ! mitogen-induced lymphocyte proliferation
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T01:50:35Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000398
name: spontaneous lymphocyte proliferation
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the unstimulated proliferation of lymphocytes" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000661 ! lymphocyte proliferation
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T01:50:35Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000401
name: muscle androstenone level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of the testicular steroid androstenone detected in muscle via ELISA or HPLC" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:26:46Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000402
name: fecal bacteria count
def: "characteristic related to the bacterial count (cfu) in feces" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000665 ! bacteria count
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T01:54:41Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000404
name: bacteria count in liver
def: "characteristic related to the bacterial count (cfu) in liver" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000665 ! bacteria count
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T01:54:41Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000405
name: bacteria count in spleen
def: "characteristic related to the bacterial count (cfu) in spleen" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000665 ! bacteria count
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T01:54:41Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000408
name: belly weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the cut of meat obtained from the underside of the pig" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000714 ! product weight
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:01:04Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000411
name: carcass length
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of the carcass following removal of the head; typically measured between the first or second cervical vertebra or the first rib and the pelvis" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0001256 ! body length
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:01:04Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000414
name: diaphragm weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002279 ! diaphragm morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:01:04Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000415
name: glycolytic potential
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the measure of the available glycogen stores in tissue" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0005438 ! glycogen homeostasis
relationship: part_of VT:1000694 ! muscle glycogen homeostasis
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:26:46Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000419
name: total foot weight
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the weight of the front feet separated from the carcass at the level of the carpal bones, and the hind feet removed at the tibio-tarsal joint" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000686 ! paw/hand/foot/hoof weight
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:01:04Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000420
name: head weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the head" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0000002 ! head size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:01:04Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000421
name: small intestine length
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of the upper portion of the digestive tract, between the stomach and the large intestine" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0000496 ! small intestine morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:01:04Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000422
name: shoulder weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the untrimmed cut of meat from the upper portion of the front leg of the pig" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000714 ! product weight
relationship: part_of VT:1000687 ! forelimb weight
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:01:04Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000425
name: skin weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the membranous protective covering of the body; may include closely associated fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002096 ! skin morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:01:04Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000426
name: weight of trimmed wholesale product
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of four major wholesale cuts of the pig (ham, loin, Boston butt, and picnic shoulder), trimmed of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000714 ! product weight
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:01:04Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000429
name: muscle lactate level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration in muscle of the compound produced from pyruvate by lactate dehydrogenase" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:26:46Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000430
name: muscle cholesterol level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of cholesterol present in the total lipid extracted from a muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0003947 ! cholesterol level
is_a: VT:1000479 ! muscle lipid level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:26:46Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000431
name: muscle indole level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of a tryptophan degradation product detected in muscle via HPLC" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:26:46Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000432
name: muscle water content
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of moisture in a muscle sample, determined by the difference in weight before and after oven drying" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000676 ! water content
relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:26:46Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000433
name: muscle protein level
def: "characteristic related to the total protein content of muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology
relationship: part_of VT:1000770 ! meat composition
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:26:46Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000434
name: muscle skatole level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of a tryptophan degradation product detected in muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "3-methyl indole concentration" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:26:46Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000435
name: muscle conductivity
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of muscle to conduct electrical current" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:27:18Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000436
name: skeletal muscle conductivity
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of skeletal muscle to conduct electrical current" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000435 ! muscle conductivity
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:29:54Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000440
name: fatty acid carbon chain length
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the average number of carbon atoms in the fatty acids in a sample" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0005666 ! adipose tissue physiology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:37:42Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000444
name: fat androstenone level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of the testicular steroid androstenone present in fat samples" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0005666 ! adipose tissue physiology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:37:42Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000465
name: intermuscular fat weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of fat present between the muscles" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "seam fat weight" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0001781 ! white fat amount
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:47:13Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000468
name: intestinal fat weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the fat associated with the small intestine" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "caul fat" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0001781 ! white fat amount
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:47:13Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000472
name: subcutaneous fat weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the fat layer directly under the skin" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0001781 ! white fat amount
relationship: part_of VT:1000134 ! subcutaneous fat
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:48:24Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000479
name: muscle lipid level
def: "characteristic related to the total lipid content of a muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "total lipid" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology
relationship: part_of VT:1000770 ! meat composition
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:47:13Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000480
name: intramuscular fat weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the fat present within skeletal muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0001781 ! white fat amount
relationship: part_of VT:1000479 ! muscle lipid level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T02:54:44Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000518
name: 7-octadecenoic acid level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of a monounsaturated fatty acid (C18H34O2), with a carbon-carbon double bond in the n-7 position, present in a sample of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "7-octadecenoic acid percentage" RELATED []
is_a: VT:0005285 ! unsaturated fatty acid level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:26:41Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000519
name: eicosadienoic acid level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of an unsaturated fatty acid (C20H36O2), with two carbon-carbon double bonds, present in a sample of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "eicosadienoic acid percentage" RELATED []
is_a: VT:0005285 ! unsaturated fatty acid level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:26:41Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000520
name: eicosenoic acid level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of a monounsaturated fatty acid (C20H38O2), with a carbon-carbon double bond in the n-9 position, present in a sample of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "eicosenoic acid percentage" RELATED []
is_a: VT:0005285 ! unsaturated fatty acid level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:26:41Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000521
name: heptadecanoic acid level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of a saturated fatty acid (C17H34O2) present in a sample of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "fatty acid C17:0 level" EXACT []
synonym: "heptadecanoic acid percentage" RELATED []
synonym: "margaric acid level" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0005286 ! saturated fatty acid level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:26:41Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000522
name: linoleic acid level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of an omega-6 unsaturated fatty acid (C18H32O2), with two carbon-carbon double bonds, present in a sample of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "linoleic acid percentage" RELATED []
is_a: VT:0005285 ! unsaturated fatty acid level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:26:41Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000523
name: linolenic acid level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of an omega-3, polyunsaturated fatty acid (C18H30O2), with three carbon-carbon double bonds, present in a sample of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "alpha-linolenic acid percentage" RELATED []
synonym: "linolenic acid percentage" RELATED []
is_a: VT:0005285 ! unsaturated fatty acid level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:26:41Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000524
name: myristic acid level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of a saturated fatty acid (C14H28O2), present in a sample of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "myristic acid percentage" RELATED []
synonym: "tetradecanoic acid percentage" RELATED []
is_a: VT:0005286 ! saturated fatty acid level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:26:41Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000525
name: oleic acid level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of a monounsaturated, omega-9 fatty acid (C18H34O2), present in a sample of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "oleic acid percentage" RELATED []
is_a: VT:0005285 ! unsaturated fatty acid level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:26:41Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000526
name: palmitic acid level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of a saturated fatty acid (C16H32O2) present in a sample of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "hexadecanoic acid percentage" RELATED []
synonym: "palmitic acid percentage" RELATED []
is_a: VT:0005286 ! saturated fatty acid level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:26:41Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000527
name: palmitoleic acid level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of an omega-7, monounsaturated fatty acid (C16H30O2) present in a sample of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "palmitoleic acid percentage" RELATED []
is_a: VT:0005285 ! unsaturated fatty acid level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:26:41Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000528
name: stearic acid level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of a saturated fatty acid (C18H36O2) present in a sample of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "stearic acid percentage" RELATED []
is_a: VT:0005286 ! saturated fatty acid level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:26:41Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000529
name: androstenone flavor intensity in meat
def: "characteristic related to the intensity of a perceived urine-like flavor in the meat or fat of some uncastrated male pigs" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:1000102 ! meat flavor
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:29:36Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000533
name: skatole flavor intensity in meat
def: "characteristic related to the intensity of a perceived manure-like flavor in the meat or fat of some uncastrated male pigs" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:1000102 ! meat flavor
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:29:36Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000539
name: meat flavor intensity
def: "characteristic related to the scoring scale ranging from no flavor to intense flavor" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "flavor score" EXACT []
synonym: "taste intensity" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:1000102 ! meat flavor
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:29:36Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000546
name: meat color redness
def: "characteristic related to the objective reflective measure of meat redness, measured by a colorimeter" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "meat color a" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:1000104 ! meat color
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:33:19Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000547
name: meat color yellowness
def: "characteristic related to the objective reflective measure of meat yellowness, measured by a colorimeter" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "meat color b" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:1000104 ! meat color
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:33:19Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000548
name: meat color lightness
def: "characteristic related to the objective meat color variable for lightness/darkness, based on the amount of light reflected off the surface of the meat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "light reflection" EXACT []
synonym: "meat color L" EXACT []
synonym: "reflectance value" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:1000104 ! meat color
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:33:19Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000550
name: hematin pigmentation
def: "characteristic related to the hematin pigment content in fresh muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "haematin pigmentation" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:1000104 ! meat color
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:33:19Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000557
name: carcass fat-free weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of an animal following slaughter and removal of the head, intestinal tract, internal organs, and possibly the hide and/or feet, minus the weight of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000114 ! carcass weight
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:57:04Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000560
name: ham external fat weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of fat trimmed from the surface of the ham" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
xref: VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"
relationship: part_of VT:1000563 ! ham weight
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:57:04Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000561
name: ham muscle weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of ham with bone, skin, and fat removed" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "ham meat weight" EXACT []
is_a: VT:1000712 ! skeletal muscle weight
relationship: part_of VT:1000563 ! ham weight
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:57:04Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000563
name: ham weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the untrimmed cut of meat from the hind leg of the pig" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000714 ! product weight
relationship: part_of VT:1000689 ! hindlimb weight
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:57:04Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000574
name: longissimus dorsi muscle area
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the cross-sectional area of the longissimus dorsi" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "loin eye area" EXACT []
synonym: "loin muscle area" EXACT []
synonym: "rib eye area" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:1000706 ! longissimus dorsi morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:57:04Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000575
name: longissimus dorsi muscle depth
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the depth/diameter of the longissimus dorsi at a given point" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "eye muscle depth" EXACT []
synonym: "loin height" EXACT []
synonym: "loin muscle depth" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:1000706 ! longissimus dorsi morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:57:04Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000577
name: egg weight
def: "characteristic related to the weight of a whole, intact egg" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:1000714 ! product weight
relationship: part_of VT:1000772 ! egg size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-12-17T08:24:20Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000578
name: longissimus dorsi length
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of the longissimus dorsi muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "loin length" EXACT []
synonym: "longissimus muscle length" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:1000706 ! longissimus dorsi morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T03:57:04Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000587
name: pork odor intensity (lean)
def: "characteristic related to the subjective score describing the perceived odor intensity of cooked pork that has been trimmed of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "smell intensity (meat)" EXACT []
is_a: VT:1000592 ! pork odor intensity
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:05:30Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000588
name: pork odor intensity (fat)
def: "characteristic related to the subjective score describing the perceived odor intensity of cooked fat removed from a cut of pork" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "smell intensity (fat)" EXACT []
is_a: VT:1000592 ! pork odor intensity
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:05:30Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000592
name: pork odor intensity
def: "characteristic related to the subjective score describing the perceived odor intensity of cooked pork" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:1000106 ! meat odor
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:05:30Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000602
name: meat chewiness
def: "characteristic related to the evaluation of the total number of chews required to sufficiently break up meat before swallowing" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "chew score" EXACT []
synonym: "chewiness score" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:1000109 ! meat texture
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:15:56Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000603
name: cooking loss
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the decrease in the weight of a cut of meat during cooking, mostly due to moisture loss" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:1000619 ! meat water holding capacity
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:15:56Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000604
name: skeletal muscle fiber diameter
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the average diameter of the multinucleated cells in a cross-section of skeletal muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0003399 ! skeletal muscle fiber size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:15:56Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000605
name: drip loss
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the fluid lost from fresh, uncooked meat due to passive exudation" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "purge" EXACT []
synonym: "purge loss" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:1000619 ! meat water holding capacity
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:15:56Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000606
name: myosin isoform type I content
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of myosin isoform type I present in a muscle sample" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "fiber type 1 percentage" RELATED []
relationship: part_of VT:1000746 ! skeletal muscle fiber type
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:15:56Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000607
name: myosin isoform type IIa content
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of myosin isoform type IIa present in a muscle sample" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:1000746 ! skeletal muscle fiber type
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:15:56Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000608
name: meat firmness
def: "characteristic related to the subjective evaluation of loin firmness following chilling of carcass" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:1000109 ! meat texture
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:15:56Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000609
name: meat juiciness
def: "characteristic related to the evaluation of the amount of liquid released by a piece of meat during chewing" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "juiciness score" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:1000016 ! meat quality
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:15:56Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000611
name: meat moisture level
def: "characteristic related to the amount of moisture in a cut of meat, determined by the difference in weight before and after oven drying" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:1000770 ! meat composition
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:15:56Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000612
name: number of type IIb myofibers
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the average number of type IIb, fast glycolytic fibers in a cross-section of muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "number of white myofibers" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:1000746 ! skeletal muscle fiber type
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:15:56Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000615
name: adenosine deamination
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the degree of deamination of adenosine in muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "R-value" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:15:56Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000618
name: meat tenderness
def: "characteristic related to the ease with which meat is broken down during mastication or mechanical processing" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "tenderness score" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:1000109 ! meat texture
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:15:56Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000619
name: meat water holding capacity
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the ability of meat to retain water during cutting, heating, grinding, and pressing." [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:1000016 ! meat quality
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:15:56Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000637
name: functional nipple number
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of nipples capable of secreting milk in response to suckling by offspring" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "functional teat number" EXACT []
is_a: VT:1000206 ! teat number
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:29:40Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000638
name: uterine capacity
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of viable fetuses a female is capable of supporting to term" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002637 ! uterus size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:29:40Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000639
name: uterine horn length
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of the upper right or left portion of the uterus to which the uterine tube is connected" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002637 ! uterus size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:29:40Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000640
name: uterine horn weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the upper right or left portion of the uterus to which the uterine tube is connected" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002637 ! uterus size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:29:40Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000641
name: ovary weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the female reproductive gland containing the germ cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001127 ! ovary size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:29:40Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000642
name: uterus length
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of the uterus from the top of the uterine body to the cervix" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "uterine length" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0002637 ! uterus size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:29:40Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000643
name: daily sperm production
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the average number of sperm produced per day" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001156 ! spermatogenesis
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:30:44Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000644
name: testes weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the male reproductive glands" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001148 ! testes size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:30:44Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000649
name: birth interval
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the time interval between birth of consecutive offspring" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002907 ! parturition
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:35:38Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000650
name: birth duration
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the duration of delivery" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002907 ! parturition
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:35:38Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000653
name: lactation length
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the period of time over which milk is produced from the mammary gland" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0001882 ! lactation
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2008-11-11T04:35:38Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000661
name: lymphocyte proliferation
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the function of or processes by which the lymphocyte cell populations undergo rapid expansion by cell division" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002401 ! lymphopoiesis
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-02-23T11:12:21Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000662
name: residual feed intake
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the difference between actual feed intake and the expected feed requirements for maintenance of body weight and for weight gain" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
is_a: VT:0005449 ! food intake
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-03-06T02:22:41Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000664
name: feather morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, color, structure, growth, pattern, or texture of the feathers" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0100020 ! integumentary system morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-03-10T01:08:34Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000665
name: bacteria count
def: "characteristic related to the number of viable bacteria present (cfu)" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:1000673 ! response to bacterial infection
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-03-13T11:09:51Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000667
name: gizzard morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the secondary, muscular stomach in some vertebrates used for grinding up food" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0000462 ! alimentary system morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-03-30T10:31:57Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000668
name: bursa of Fabricius size
def: "characteristic related to the physical dimensions of an epithelial outgrowth of the cloaca in birds where B-lymphocyte maturation occurs" [MeSH:A10.549.175, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
is_a: VT:0002221 ! lymph organ size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-03-30T12:56:46Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000669
name: induced circulating adrenocorticotropin level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the level of pituitary adrenocorticotropic hormone in the blood following an external intervention" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0002664 ! circulating adrenocorticotropin level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-03-30T01:49:48Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000670
name: circulating cortisol level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the blood concentration of a steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex which acts as an anti-inflammatory agent" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "circulating hydrocortisone level" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0003366 ! circulating glucocorticoid level
is_a: VT:1000672 ! cortisol level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-03-30T02:24:52Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000671
name: glucocorticoid level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of the corticosteroids regulating carbohydrate metabolism and exhibiting anti-inflammatory activity" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0003953 ! hormone level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-03-30T02:30:33Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000672
name: cortisol level
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the concentration of a steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex which acts as an anti-inflammatory agent" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "hydrocortisone level" EXACT []
is_a: VT:1000671 ! glucocorticoid level
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-03-30T02:32:44Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000673
name: response to bacterial infection
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the body's reaction to invasion and multiplication of bacteria in its tissues, or the body's reaction to components of or toxins produced by bacteria" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0005025 ! response to infection
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-03-30T03:33:42Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000675
name: response to parasitic infection
def: "characteristic related to the body's reaction to invasion and multiplication of parasites in its tissues, or the body's reaction to components of or toxins produced by parasites" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0005025 ! response to infection
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-03-30T03:33:42Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000679
name: interleukin-2 physiology
def: "characteristic related to the function of this cytokine released by helper T cells that stimulates proliferation of T lymphocytes and activated B lymphocytes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "IL-2 physiology" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0002529 ! interleukin physiology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-03-31T03:12:32Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000680
name: weight loss in response to infection
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the decrease in body weight as a result of the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms, or due to the body's reaction to components of or toxins produced by pathogenic microorganisms" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
is_a: VT:0001263 ! weight loss
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-03-31T03:39:50Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000681
name: interleukin-2 activity
def: "characteristic related to the activity of this cytokine released by helper T cells that stimulates proliferation of T lymphocytes and activated B lymphocytes" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "IL-2 activity" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:1000679 ! interleukin-2 physiology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-03-31T03:52:30Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000682
name: induced interleukin-2 activity
def: "characteristic related to the activity of interleukin-2 in response to an external intervention" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000681 ! interleukin-2 activity
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-03-31T03:52:54Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000683
name: total heart ventricle size
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the physical dimensions, proportions, magnitude, or extent of the lower chambers of the heart" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:1000059 ! total heart ventricle morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-04-01T03:44:26Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000684
name: total heart ventricle weight
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the weight of the lower chambers of the heart" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:1000683 ! total heart ventricle size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-04-01T03:45:39Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000685
name: muscle pH
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the relative acidity or alkalinity in the muscle, as measured by the concentration of hydrogen ion" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology
relationship: part_of VT:0004043 ! pH regulation
relationship: part_of VT:1000016 ! meat quality
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-04-01T03:49:05Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000686
name: paw/hand/foot/hoof weight
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the weight of the pedal or prehensile extremity of vertebrates" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0004271 ! paw/hand/foot/hoof morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-04-01T04:28:54Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000687
name: forelimb weight
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the weight of the anterior extremeties" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0000550 ! forelimb morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-04-02T08:23:43Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000688
name: metatarsal bone weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of any of the five bones of the forelimbs that articulate proximally with the carpal bones and distally with the phalanges" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "shank weight" NARROW []
relationship: part_of VT:0003072 ! metatarsal bone morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-04-02T11:09:39Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000689
name: hindlimb weight
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the weight of the posterior extremeties" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0000556 ! hindlimb morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-04-02T11:41:35Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000694
name: muscle glycogen homeostasis
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the state of equilibrium in muscle with respect to this readily converted carbohydrate reserve, found in most tissues, especially liver and muscle" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-04-03T09:59:55Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000695
name: egg albumen morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the albumen (white) of an egg" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:1000015 ! egg morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-04-03T11:33:39Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000696
name: egg shell morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the shell of an egg" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:1000015 ! egg morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-04-03T11:33:39Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000697
name: egg yolk morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the yolk of an egg" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:1000015 ! egg morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-04-03T11:33:39Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000699
name: egg yolk diameter
def: "characteristic related to the diameter of the yolk when an egg is broken onto a flat surface" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:1000697 ! egg yolk morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-04-03T11:37:29Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000700
name: egg yolk height
def: "characteristic related to the height at the highest point of the yolk when an egg is broken onto a flat surface" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:1000697 ! egg yolk morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-04-03T11:37:29Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000701
name: product trait
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of a product produced by or obtained from the body of an animal" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-04-06T02:14:59Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000702
name: udder cleft morphology
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the upward extension and depth of the suspensory ligament separating the two halves of the udder" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "depth of mammary gland fissure" RELATED []
relationship: part_of VT:1000067 ! udder morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-04-23T08:43:06Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000703
name: udder depth
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the distance between udder floor and tarsal joint (point of the hock), viewed from the side" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0100035 ! udder size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-04-23T08:43:06Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000704
name: mammary gland height
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the distance between the top and bottom of the mammary gland" [VTO:INRA "INRA curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "rear udder height" RELATED []
synonym: "udder height" RELATED []
relationship: part_of VT:0010002 ! mammary gland size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-04-23T08:43:06Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000705
name: mammary gland width
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the width/diameter of the mammary gland" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "rear udder width" RELATED []
synonym: "udder width" RELATED []
relationship: part_of VT:0010002 ! mammary gland size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-04-23T08:43:06Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000706
name: longissimus dorsi morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color or pattern of the muscle of the back which is the intermediate and largest of the continuations of the Sacrospinalis" [ISBN:1587341026 "Gray's Anatomy"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0004248 ! epaxial muscle morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-04-23T01:15:57Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000707
name: skeletal muscle lean weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the actual or estimated weight of skeletal muscle, minus the associated fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "estimated carcass lean content" NARROW []
synonym: "lean mass" NARROW []
synonym: "lean meat weight" NARROW []
synonym: "lean muscle mass" EXACT []
is_a: VT:1000712 ! skeletal muscle weight
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-04-27T02:57:55Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000709
name: shoulder muscle weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the cut of meat from the upper portion of the front leg of the pig, trimmed of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000712 ! skeletal muscle weight
relationship: part_of VT:1000422 ! shoulder weight
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-04-28T01:47:10Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000711
name: abdominal fat pad weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the encapsulated adipose tissue in the abdomen" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:0000010 ! abdominal fat pad morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-04-29T03:54:23Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000712
name: skeletal muscle weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of one or more of the striated muscles attached to the skeleton" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0004233 ! muscle weight
relationship: part_of VT:0003398 ! skeletal muscle size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-01T04:13:32Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000713
name: myosin isoform type IIb content
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the amount of myosin isoform type IIb present in a muscle sample" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:1000746 ! skeletal muscle fiber type
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-01T05:21:37Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000714
name: product weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of a product produced by or obtained from the body of an animal" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000701 ! product trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-04T03:19:20Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000717
name: response to novel food
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the reaction upon exposure to a food not previously encountered" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
synonym: "response to new food" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0001431 ! eating behavior
is_a: VT:0003107 ! response to novelty
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-05T03:47:58Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000719
name: ham bone weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of bone in the ham" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:1000563 ! ham weight
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-06T09:06:13Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000720
name: nonfunctional nipple number
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of nipples incapable of secreting milk in response to suckling by offspring" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "nonfunctional teat number" EXACT []
is_a: VT:1000206 ! teat number
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-06T09:39:43Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000721
name: band neutrophil number
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of immature neutrophils undergoing granulopoiesis; nuclei are unsegmented" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "band formed neutrophil count" RELATED []
synonym: "band-formed neutrophil count" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0000222 ! neutrophil number
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-06T10:28:10Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000722
name: milk energy content
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the energy content of milk; may be based on a combination of fat, protein, lactose, ash, and water content" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0004047 ! milk composition
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-06T11:33:11Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000723
name: testes volume
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the volume of the male reproductive glands" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0001148 ! testes size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-06T11:41:01Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000724
name: phytohemagglutin (PHA)-induced lymphocyte proliferation
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the proliferation of lymphocytes upon stimulation with phytohemagglutinin, a mucoprotein isolated from the kidney bean" [MeSH:D12.776.765.678.750, VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000393 ! mitogen-induced lymphocyte proliferation
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-06T01:13:37Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000725
name: milking speed
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the subjective assessment of the time required for milking in relation to the milk yield" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0003838 ! milk ejection
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-06T03:11:07Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000726
name: angularity
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the conformation of the animal's back, withers, and neck, viewed from behind" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "dairy form" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:1000000 ! body conformation
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-06T03:13:00Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000727
name: teat placement
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the alignment of the nipples/teats in relation to each other" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "nipple placement" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0006078 ! nipple/teat morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-06T03:19:16Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000729
name: carcass temperature
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the temperature of the carcass at a given time post-mortem" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0005535 ! body temperature
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T09:43:03Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000730
name: height at withers
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the height of an animal measured from the ground to the high point on the back, between the shoulder blades" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
is_a: VT:0001253 ! body height
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T11:05:57Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000731
name: chest width
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the width of the chest, viewed from the front" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "strength" RELATED []
relationship: part_of VT:0004134 ! chest morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T12:48:20Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000732
name: chest depth
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the dorsal-ventral dimension of the chest, measured directly behind the front legs" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0004134 ! chest morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T12:59:41Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000733
name: heel depth
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the vertical distance from the ground to the hairline at the back of the hoof" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0004271 ! paw/hand/foot/hoof morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T01:17:19Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000734
name: hoof diagonal
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the distance from the tip of the hoof to the hairline at the back of the hoof" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "foot diagonal" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0004271 ! paw/hand/foot/hoof morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T01:17:19Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000735
name: hoof angle
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the angle at which the hoof wall meets the ground" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "foot angle" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0004271 ! paw/hand/foot/hoof morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T01:17:19Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000736
name: temperament
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the general attitude or characteristic reactions of an organism exhibited toward another organism" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0002557 ! social interaction
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T01:31:27Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000737
name: hind leg set
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the squareness of the hind legs in relation to the body; may be assessed from the side or from behind" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "rear leg set" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:0000556 ! hindlimb morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T01:44:48Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000738
name: conformation of feet and legs
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the assessment of the overall structure and proportions of the feet and legs" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:0002109 ! limb morphology
relationship: part_of VT:1000000 ! body conformation
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T01:53:41Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000739
name: rump morphology
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape or structure of the hindquarters" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "hindquarter morphology" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0100003 ! anatomical region trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T02:23:12Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000740
name: rump width
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the distance between the caudal protrusions of the pelvis, viewed from behind" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
synonym: "thurl width" EXACT []
relationship: part_of VT:1000739 ! rump morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T02:27:08Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000741
name: rump angle
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the slope of the topline of the rump, between the cranial and caudal protrusions of the pelvic bone, viewed from the side" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:1000739 ! rump morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T02:27:08Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000742
name: sarcomere length
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the length of the segment of a myofibril between two Z lines" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0004090 ! sarcomere morphology
relationship: part_of VT:1000016 ! meat quality
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T02:45:53Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000743
name: skeletal muscle fiber number
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the number of large multinucleated cells in a cross-section of skeletal muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0003084 ! skeletal muscle fiber morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T03:19:34Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000744
name: neck weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the cut of meat from the dorsal side of the pig, anterior to the third rib" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000714 ! product weight
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T03:37:37Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000745
name: jowl weight
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the weight of the cut of meat obtained from the cheek of the pig" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000714 ! product weight
relationship: part_of VT:1000420 ! head weight
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T03:46:46Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000746
name: skeletal muscle fiber type
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the classification of skeletal muscle fibers based on myosin isoform content and oxidative/glycolytic capacity" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T03:52:39Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000747
name: number of type I myofibers
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the average number of type I, slow oxidative fibers in a cross-section of muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:1000746 ! skeletal muscle fiber type
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T07:22:41Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000748
name: number of type IIa myofibers
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the average number of type IIa, fast oxidative fibers in a cross-section of muscle" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:1000746 ! skeletal muscle fiber type
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T07:22:41Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000749
name: area of type I myofibers
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total area in a cross-section of skeletal muscle occupied by type I, slow oxidative fibers" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0003399 ! skeletal muscle fiber size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T07:31:16Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000750
name: area of type IIa myofibers
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total area in a cross-section of skeletal muscle occupied by type IIa, fast oxidative fibers" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0003399 ! skeletal muscle fiber size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T07:31:16Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000751
name: area of type IIb myofibers
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the total area in a cross-section of skeletal muscle occupied by type IIb, fast glycolytic fibers" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0003399 ! skeletal muscle fiber size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T07:31:16Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000752
name: IgM-positive B cell number
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells in the subpopulation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells that stain positive for immunoglobulin M" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "IgM-positive leukocyte count" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0002458 ! B cell number
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T07:45:57Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000753
name: CD4+ T cell number
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of the subset of T lymphocytes that carry the CD4 marker, recognize intravesicular peptides bound to MHC class-II molecules, and turn on antibody production" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "CD4+ T cell count" EXACT []
synonym: "CD4-positive leukocyte number" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0005018 ! T cell number
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T07:50:21Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000754
name: CD8+ T cell number
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of the regulatory subset of T lymphocytes that are involved in MHC class I restricted interactions" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "CD8-positive leukocyte number" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0005018 ! T cell number
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T07:51:21Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000755
name: gamma-delta T cell number
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of immature or mature T cells expressing an gamma-delta T cell receptor complex" [MGI:MP "Definition from the Mammalian Phenotype ontology", MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "gamma-delta T cell count" RELATED []
synonym: "N1c-positive leukocyte count" RELATED []
synonym: "N1c-positive leukocyte number" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0005018 ! T cell number
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T07:53:29Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000756
name: MHCII-positive B cell number
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic related to the number of cells in the subpopulation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells that stain positive for major histocompatibility complex class II" [MGI:smb "Susan M. Bello, Mouse Genome Informatics Curator", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
synonym: "MHCII-positive leukocyte number" EXACT []
is_a: VT:0002458 ! B cell number
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-07T07:57:05Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000758
name: fat melting point
def: "any measurable characteristic related to the temperature at which a sample of fat changes from solid to liquid" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0005670 ! white fat physiology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-20T10:40:03Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000759
name: pork flavor intensity in fat
def: "characteristic related to the intensity of the distinctive flavor of pork in fat trimmed from a cut of cooked meat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000766 ! pork flavor intensity
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-20T10:48:06Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000760
name: pork flavor intensity in lean
def: "characteristic related to the intensity of the distinctive flavor of pork in cooked meat that has been trimmed of fat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000766 ! pork flavor intensity
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-05-20T10:48:06Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000764
name: myoglobin level
def: "characteristic related to the amount of the heme-containing protein that acts as an oxygen reservoir in muscle and is the protein primarily responsible for meat color" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:0002106 ! muscular system physiology
relationship: part_of VT:1000104 ! meat color
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-06-15T09:44:56Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000765
name: beef flavor intensity
def: "characteristic related to the intensity of the distinctive flavor of beef in cooked meat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
is_a: VT:1000539 ! meat flavor intensity
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-06-15T10:04:26Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000766
name: pork flavor intensity
def: "characteristic related to the intensity of the distinctive flavor of pork in cooked meat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:1000539 ! meat flavor intensity
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-06-15T10:05:22Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000767
name: beef odor intensity
def: "characteristic related to the subjective score describing the perceived odor intensity of cooked beef" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
relationship: part_of VT:1000106 ! meat odor
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-06-15T10:11:46Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000768
name: androstenone odor intensity in meat
def: "characteristic related to the intensity of a perceived urine-like odor in the meat or fat of some uncastrated male pigs" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:1000106 ! meat odor
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-06-15T10:13:11Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000769
name: skatole odor intensity in meat
def: "characteristic related to the intensity of a perceived manure-like odor in the meat or fat of some uncastrated male pigs" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:1000106 ! meat odor
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-06-15T10:14:09Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000770
name: meat composition
def: "characteristic related to the chemical composition of meat" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0010019 ! product composition
relationship: part_of VT:1000016 ! meat quality
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-06-15T10:53:50Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000771
name: meat ash level
def: "characteristic related to the amount of inorganic residue remaining after the removal of water and organic material; a measure of the total mineral content" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_pig
relationship: part_of VT:1000770 ! meat composition
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-06-15T10:55:23Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000772
name: egg size
def: "characteristic related to the the physical dimensions or proportions of the egg" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:1000015 ! egg morphology
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-06-25T11:24:30Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000773
name: egg length
def: "characteristic related to the length of an egg from end to end or across" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_chkn
relationship: part_of VT:1000772 ! egg size
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-06-25T11:25:10Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000775
name: integumentary system trait
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the system consisting of the skin and its derivatives" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-06-26T11:54:35Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000776
name: alimentary system trait
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the system dedicated to the mechanical, chemical, and enzymatic processing of food" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-06-26T11:54:35Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000778
name: skeletal system trait
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the bony framework of the body" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-06-26T11:54:35Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000781
name: nervous system trait
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the system responsible for receiving and processing information about an organism's environment and controlling behavior" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-06-26T11:54:35Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000782
name: endocrine/exocrine system trait
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the system of glands that secrete hormones and other substances" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-06-26T11:54:35Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000783
name: immune system trait
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the organs or cells associated with the body's defense against foreign organisms or substances and aberrant native cells" [ISBN:0-683-40008-8 "Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th edition", VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-06-26T11:54:35Z

[Term]
id: VT:1000784
name: circulatory system trait
def: "any measurable or observable characteristic of the system that moves extracellular fluids to and from tissues" [VTO:CP "Cari Park, Iowa State University Curator"]
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_a: VT:0000001 ! Trait
created_by: caripark
creation_date: 2009-06-26T11:54:35Z

[Typedef]
id: is_a
name: is a
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig

[Typedef]
id: part_of
name: part_of
subset: slim_cattle
subset: slim_chkn
subset: slim_pig
is_transitive: true