ontogenesis
Pronunciation: /ˌɒntə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
Definition of ontogenesis
noun
- the development of an individual organism or anatomical or behavioural feature from the earliest stage to maturity. Compare with phylogenesis.
Derivatives
Pronunciation: /-dʒɪˈnɛtɪk/
adjective
Pronunciation: /-dʒɪˈnɛtɪk(ə)li/
adverb
Origin:
late 19th century: from Greek ōn, ont- 'being' + genesis 'birth'