morphogenesis
noun/ˌmɔrfoʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
Frequency rank: #19,557 most common English word
Meaning
The biological process by which an organism develops its shape, structure, and form.
Example sentence
Scientists study morphogenesis to understand how a single fertilized egg develops into a complex organism with distinct tissues and organs.
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