CYTOGENESIS

cytogenesis, cytogeny

(noun) the origin and development and variation of cells

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

cytogenesis (countable and uncountable, plural cytogeneses)

The formation, development and variation of cells

Synonyms

• cytogeny

Source: Wiktionary


Cy`to*gen"e*sis (s`t-jn"-ss), n. Etym: [Gr. genesis.] (Biol.)

Definition: Development of cells in animal and vegetable organisms. See Gemmation, Budding, Karyokinesis; also Cell development, under Cell.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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