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histogenesis
(histo|gen¦esis)
Pronunciation:
/ˌhɪstə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
noun
[
mass noun
]
Biology
the differentiation of cells into specialized tissues and organs during growth.
Derivatives
histogenetic
Pronunciation:
/-dʒɪˈnɛtɪk/
adjective
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