histogenesis

noun

his·​to·​gen·​e·​sis ˌhi-stə-ˈje-nə-səs How to pronounce histogenesis (audio)
: the formation and differentiation of tissues
histogenetic
ˌhi-stə-jə-ˈne-tik How to pronounce histogenesis (audio)
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1854, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of histogenesis was circa 1854

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“Histogenesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/histogenesis. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

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Medical Definition

histogenesis

noun
his·​to·​gen·​e·​sis ˌhis-tə-ˈjen-ə-səs How to pronounce histogenesis (audio)
plural histogeneses -ˌsēz How to pronounce histogenesis (audio)
: the formation and differentiation of tissues
histogenetic
-jə-ˈnet-ik How to pronounce histogenesis (audio)
adjective
histogenetically
-i-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce histogenesis (audio)
adverb

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