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morphogenesis definition

mor·pho·gen·esis (môr′fō jen′ə sis)

noun

Zool. the structural changes occurring during the development of an organism, organ, or part

Etymology: ModL: see -morph & -genesis

Related Forms:

  • morphogenetic mor′·pho·ge·net′·ic (-jə net′ik) adjective

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