histogenesis

noun

his·to·gen·e·sis ˌhi-stə-ˈje-nə-səs

: the formation and differentiation of tissues

histogenetic

ˌhi-stə-jə-ˈne-tik

adjective

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 31 Dec. 2024.

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histogenesis

noun

his·to·gen·e·sis ˌhis-tə-ˈjen-ə-səs

plural histogeneses -ˌsēz

: the formation and differentiation of tissues

histogenetic

-jə-ˈnet-ik

adjective

histogenetically

-i-k(ə-)lē

adverb

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