morphogenic

adjective

mor·​pho·​gen·​ic ˌmȯr-fə-ˈje-nik How to pronounce morphogenic (audio)

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Among the materials was a controversial product called bone morphogenic protein, or BMP, which stimulates bone growth. Megan Rose, ProPublica, 6 Mar. 2024 The researchers focused in on bone morphogenic protein 4 (Bmp4), which other studies had shown to be active in early embryonic development in a variety of species. Carrie Arnold, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2013

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of morphogenic was circa 1890

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“Morphogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/morphogenic. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

morphogenic

adjective
mor·​pho·​gen·​ic -ˈjen-ik How to pronounce morphogenic (audio)
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