n. The differentiation of tissues and subsequent growth of structures in an organism
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
The development of the tissues and organs of an organism; the formation of structural features of an organism.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The genesis of form; the production of morphological characters; morphogeny.
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n. differentiation and growth of the structure of an organism (or a part of an organism)
Word Usage
"Homeobox genes play a key role in the morphogenesis of segmental body structures along the primary anterior-posterior body axis including the genitourinary system."