: a hypothetical specific primary organizer that induces formation of neural structures in an embryo

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“Neurogen.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/neurogen. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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