morphogenesis
the development of structural features of an organism or part.
Origin of morphogenesis
1Other words from morphogenesis
- mor·pho·ge·net·ic [mawr-foh-juh-net-ik], /ˌmɔr foʊ dʒəˈnɛt ɪk/, mor·pho·gen·ic, adjective
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How to use morphogenesis in a sentence
Therefore the elementary functions of the organism may properly be called the internal means of morphogenesis.
The Science and Philosophy of the Organism | Hans DrieschWe therefore make no claim to offer a complete system of the internal elementary means of morphogenesis.
The Science and Philosophy of the Organism | Hans DrieschBut, first of all, let us observe that the elementary means of morphogenesis are far from being morphogenesis themselves.
The Science and Philosophy of the Organism | Hans DrieschAll means of morphogenesis are only to be considered as the most general frame of events within which morphogenesis occurs.
The Science and Philosophy of the Organism | Hans DrieschWeismann, we know already, had assumed that a sort of machine was the prime mover of morphogenesis.
The Science and Philosophy of the Organism | Hans Driesch
British Dictionary definitions for morphogenesis
/ (ˌmɔːfəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs) /
the development of form and structure in an organism during its growth from embryo to adult
the evolutionary development of form in an organism or part of an organism
Derived forms of morphogenesis
- morphogenetic (ˌmɔːfəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk) or morphogenic, adjective
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Scientific definitions for morphogenesis
[ môr′fō-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs ]
Formation of the structure of an organism or part involving differentiation and growth of tissues and organs during development.
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