histogenesis

histogenesis definition - medical

his·to·gen·e·sis (hĭsˌtō-jĕnˈĭ-sĭs)

noun
The formation and development of the tissues of the body.

Related Forms:

  • hisˌto·ge·netˈic (-jə-nĕtˈĭk), hisˌto·genˈic (-jĕnˈĭk) adjective

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