Zool. the structural changes occurring during the development of an organism, organ, or part
Origin of morphogenesis
ModL: see -morph and -genesismorphogenesis
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morphogenesis
noun
Formation of the structure of an organism or part; differentiation and growth of tissues and organs during development.
Related Forms:
- mor′pho·ge·net′ic mor′pho·gen′ic
adjective
- mor′pho·ge·net′i·cal·ly
adverb
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Formation of the structure of an organism or part involving differentiation and growth of tissues and organs during development.
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Noun
(uncountable)
- (biology) The differentiation of tissues and subsequent growth of structures in an organism
Origin
morpho- +"Ž -genesis
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morphogenesis - Medical Definition
n.
Formation of the structure of an organism or part; differentiation and growth of tissues and organs during development.
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- mor′pho·ge·net′ic (-jə-nĕt′ĭk) mor′pho·gen′ic
adj.
- mor′pho·ge·net′i·cal·ly
adv.
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