histogenesis

noun

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

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1854, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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.

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 adjective
histogenetically adverb

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