morphogenesis

morphogenesis definition - medical

mor·pho·gen·e·sis (môrˌfō-jĕnˈĭ-sĭs)

noun
Differentiation of cells and tissues in the early embryo which results in establishing the form and structure of the various organs and parts of the body.

Related Forms:

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

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