Morphogen
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Morphogen is a noun meaning Any substance that governs the movement and development of cells during morphogenesis by forming a concentration gradient in the developing tissue.
Meaning
Any substance that governs the movement and development of cells during morphogenesis by forming a concentration gradient in the developing tissue.
Word Forms
- morphogens
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include diffusible, morphogene, morphogenetics, morphogenicity, morphogenesis, morphoregulation.
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