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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ontogenesis

/ɒntəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does ontogenesis mean?

noun

The process of development or growth of an organism from the fertilized egg to the mature individual, or the process of development or growth of a particular organ or tissue.

Example

"The ontogenesis of the embryo was a complex process that involved the coordinated development of multiple cell types."

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