English Explanatory Dictionary

morphogen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Any substance that governs the movement and development of cells during morphogenesis by forming a concentration gradient in the developing tissue.

Word forms

morphogen morphogens

Etymology

From morpho- + -gen.

Related words

morphogenic morphogene morphostat

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