epimorphic regeneration
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epimorphosis — Regeneration of a part of an organism by growth at the cut surface. [epi + G. morphe, shape] * * * epi·mor·pho·sis .ep ə mȯr fə səs n, pl pho·ses .sēz regeneration of a part or organism involving extensive cell proliferation followed by… … Medical dictionary
Pax genes — Paired box (Pax) genes are a family of tissue specific transcription factors containing a paired domain and usually a partial or complete homeodomain. An octapeptide may also be present. Pax proteins are important in early animal development for… … Wikipedia
epimorphosis — n. [Gr. epi, upon; morphosis, form] 1. With the same form in successive stages of growth; see anamorphosis, metamorphosis. 2. Larval forms which are suppressed or passed before hatching, emerging as the adult body form. 3. (ANNELIDA: Oligochaeta) … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
biological science — noun the science that studies living organisms • Syn: ↑biology • Derivationally related forms: ↑biologic (for: ↑biology), ↑biological (for: ↑biology), ↑ … Useful english dictionary
epimorphosis — ˌepəˈmȯrfəsə̇s sometimes ˌmȯrˈfōs noun Etymology: New Latin, from epi + morphosis 1. : regeneration of a part or organism involving extensive cell proliferation followed by differentiation compare morphallaxis 2. : development without… … Useful english dictionary
