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morphogenesis

Syllabification: (mor·pho·gen·e·sis)
Pronunciation: /ˌmôrfəˈjenəsəs/

Definition of morphogenesis

noun

  • 1 Biology the origin and development of morphological characteristics.
  • 2 Geology the formation of landforms or other structures.

Derivatives

morphogenetic

Pronunciation: /-jəˈnetik/

adjective

morphogenic

Pronunciation: /-ˈjenik/

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek morphē 'form' + genesis

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