morphogenesis

noun mor·pho·gen·e·sis \ˌmȯr-fə-ˈje-nə-səs\

Definition of MORPHOGENESIS

: the formation and differentiation of tissues and organs — compare organogenesis

New Latin

First Known Use: circa 1890

Medical Dictionary

noun mor·pho·gen·e·sis \ˌmȯr-fə-ˈjen-ə-səs\

plural mor·pho·gen·e·ses \-ˌsēz\

: the formation and differentiation of tissues and organs—compare organogenesis

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