morphogenesis

pronunciation

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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 .

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