n.
Formation of the structure of an organism or part; differentiation and growth of tissues and organs during development.
morphogenetic mor'pho·ge·net'ic (-jə-nĕt'ĭk) or mor'pho·gen'ic adj.
morphogenetically mor'pho·ge·net'i·cal·ly adv.
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