The process whose specific outcome is the progression of Peyer's patches over time, from their formation to the mature structure. Peyer's patches are typically found as nodules associated with gut epithelium with distinct internal structures including B- and T-zones for the activation of lymphocytes. [ https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0781735149 GOC:add ]
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- anatomical structure development
- mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue development
- results in development of some Peyer's patch