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organogenesis

/ɔːrɡənoʊˈdʒɛnɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does organogenesis mean?

noun

The process by which an organ or group of organs develops in an organism, from the formation of a cluster of cells to the mature structure.

Example

"The study of organogenesis is crucial in understanding the development of complex organs such as the heart and lungs."

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