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ontogenesis

Definition of ontogenesis

noun

[mass noun] Biology
  • the development of an individual organism or anatomical or behavioural feature from the earliest stage to maturity. Compare with phylogenesis.

Derivatives

ontogenetic

Pronunciation: /-dʒɪˈnɛtɪk/
adjective

ontogenetically

adverb

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek ōn, ont- 'being' + genesis 'birth'

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