morphogenesis
pronunciation
How to pronounce morphogenesis in British English: UK [ˌmɔ:fə'dʒenɪsɪs]
How to pronounce morphogenesis in American English: US [ˌmɔfə'dʒenəsɪs]
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- Noun:
- differentiation and growth of the structure of an organism (or a part of an organism)
Word Origin
- morphogenesis (n.)
- 1863 in biology; 1958 in geology; from morpho- + -genesis "birth, origin, creation." Related: Morphogenetic.
Example
- 1. Cap cell morphogenesis is regulated by netrin-a , which is produced by epidermal cells at the destination of the cap cell process .