morphogenesis
[ mawr-fuh-jen-uh-sis ]
/ ˌmɔr fəˈdʒɛn ə sɪs /
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noun Embryology.
the development of structural features of an organism or part.
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OTHER WORDS FROM morphogenesis
mor·pho·ge·net·ic [mawr-foh-juh-net-ik], /ˌmɔr foʊ dʒəˈnɛt ɪk/, mor·pho·gen·ic, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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How to use morphogenesis in a sentence
The morphogenic power of osmosis gives rise to an infinite variety of forms.
The Mechanism of Life|Stphane LeducThe morphogenic action of diffusion produces osmotic growths of extreme variety.
The Mechanism of Life|Stphane LeducMorphogenic—a derivative; pertaining to morphogeny; a kosmic process (vide figs. 17 and 18).
The Mystery of Space|Robert T. BrowneIn other flowers this morphogenic wavering inclines towards the bracts rather than towards the corolla.
Everyday Objects|W. H. Davenport Adams
British Dictionary definitions for morphogenesis
morphogenesis
/ (ˌmɔːfəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs) /
noun
the development of form and structure in an organism during its growth from embryo to adult
the evolutionary development of form in an organism or part of an organism
Derived forms of morphogenesis
morphogenetic (ˌmɔːfəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk) or morphogenic, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Scientific definitions for morphogenesis
morphogenesis
[ môr′fō-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs ]
Formation of the structure of an organism or part involving differentiation and growth of tissues and organs during development.
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