morphogen

noun mor·pho·gen \ˈmȯr-fə-jən, -ˌjen\

Definition of MORPHOGEN

: a diffusible chemical substance that exerts control over morphogenesis especially by forming a gradient in concentration

1950

Medical Dictionary

noun mor·pho·gen \ˈmȯr-fə-jən, -ˌjen\

: a diffusible chemical substance that exerts control over morphogenesis especially by forming a gradient in concentration

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