chromogenesis

noun

chro·​mo·​gen·​e·​sis ˌkrō-mə-ˈjen-ə-səs How to pronounce chromogenesis (audio)
plural chromogeneses -ˌsēz How to pronounce chromogenesis (audio)
: color production (as by the metabolic activities of bacteria and fungi)

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“Chromogenesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/chromogenesis. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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