a chemical substance that regulates morphogenesis
morphogen
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morphogen
noun
Any of various chemicals in embryonic tissue that influence the movement and organization of cells during morphogenesis by forming a concentration gradient.
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Noun
(plural morphogens)
- Any substance that governs the movement and development of cells during morphogenesis by forming a concentration gradient in the developing tissue.
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morphogen - Medical Definition
n.
Any of various chemicals in embryonic tissue that influence the movement and organization of cells during morphogenesis by forming a concentration gradient.
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