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单词 morphogen
释义

morphogen

noun

mor·​pho·​gen ˈmȯr-fə-jən How to pronounce morphogen (audio)
-ˌjen
: a diffusible chemical substance that exerts control over morphogenesis especially by forming a gradient in concentration

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Each cell in the sheet is programmed to make three pairs of molecules — one pair for each morphogen. Quanta Magazine, 5 Apr. 2018 Signaling molecules called morphogens then diffuse through the embryonic tissues, eventually defining the formation of body parts. Wired, 24 Mar. 2019 Signaling molecules called morphogens then diffuse through the embryonic tissues, eventually defining the formation of body parts. Jordana Cepelewicz, WIRED, 24 Mar. 2019 Signaling molecules called morphogens then diffuse through the embryonic tissues, eventually defining the formation of body parts. Wired, 24 Mar. 2019 Signaling molecules called morphogens then diffuse through the embryonic tissues, eventually defining the formation of body parts. Jordana Cepelewicz, WIRED, 24 Mar. 2019 Signaling molecules called morphogens then diffuse through the embryonic tissues, eventually defining the formation of body parts. Wired, 24 Mar. 2019 Signaling molecules called morphogens then diffuse through the embryonic tissues, eventually defining the formation of body parts. Wired, 24 Mar. 2019 Signaling molecules called morphogens then diffuse through the embryonic tissues, eventually defining the formation of body parts. Wired, 24 Mar. 2019 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

morphogen

noun

mor·​pho·​gen ˈmȯr-fə-jən, -ˌjen How to pronounce morphogen (audio)
: a diffusible chemical substance that exerts control over morphogenesis especially by forming a gradient in concentration
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