his·to·gen·e·sis (hĭs'tō-jěn'ĭ-sĭs) n. The formation and development of bodily tissues. his'to·ge·net'ic (-jə-nět'ĭk), his'to·gen'ic (-jěn'ĭk) adj., his'to·ge·net'i·cal·ly, his'to·gen'i·cal·ly adv.
Main Entry: his·to·gen·e·sis Pronunciation: "his-t&-'jen-&-s&s Function: noun Inflected Form: pluralhis·to·gen·e·ses/-"sEz/ : the formation and differentiation of tissues —his·to·ge·net·ic/-j&-'net-ik/adjective —his·to·ge·net·i·cal·ly/-i-k(&-)lE/adverb