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Morphogenesis (Noun)

Meaning

Differentiation and growth of the structure of an organism (or a part of an organism).

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • Morphogenesis is the process by which the intricate patterns and shapes of an organism's body are formed during embryonic development.
  • The study of morphogenesis in plants has led to a greater understanding of how environmental factors influence the growth and differentiation of tissues.
  • Researchers have made significant progress in understanding the genetic and molecular mechanisms that control morphogenesis in animal development.
  • The complex process of morphogenesis in the brain involves the coordinated growth and migration of neurons to form functional neural circuits.
  • Understanding the principles of morphogenesis is crucial for developing new treatments for birth defects and other developmental disorders.

Hypernyms

  • Ontogenesis
  • Maturation
  • Growing
  • Development
  • Ontogeny
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