morphogenetic

adjective mor·pho·ge·net·ic \-jə-ˈne-tik\

Definition of MORPHOGENETIC

: relating to or concerned with the development of normal organic form <morphogenetic movements of early embryonic cells>

— mor·pho·ge·net·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

1884

Medical Dictionary

adjective mor·pho·ge·net·ic \-jə-ˈnet-ik\

: relating to or concerned with the development of normal organic form <morphogenetic movements of early embryonic cells>

—mor·pho·ge·net·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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