organogenesis

noun

or·​gan·​o·​gen·​e·​sis ˌȯr-gə-nō-ˈje-nə-səs  ȯr-ˌga-nə- 

: the origin and development of bodily organs compare morphogenesis

organogenetic

ˌȯr-gə-nō-jə-ˈne-tik 

ȯr-ˌga-nə-

adjective

Examples of organogenesis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The researchers also documented evidence of further organogenesis and formation of the neural tube, which goes on to form the brain and spinal cord. —Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 1 June 2023

The family of Wnt genes and proteins are important for organogenesis during the process of embryo formation. —William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 11 July 2022

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1860, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

organogenesis

noun

or·​gan·​o·​gen·​e·​sis ˌȯr-gə-nō-ˈjen-ə-səs  ȯr-ˌgan-ə- 

plural organogeneses -ˌsēz 

: the origin and development of bodily organs

organogenetic

-jə-ˈnet-ik 

adjective