morphogen

morphogen
mor·pho·gen 'mȯr-fə-jən, -.jen n a diffusible chemical substance that exerts control over morphogenesis esp. by forming a gradient in concentration

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mor·pho·gen (morґfo-jən) a substance in embryonic tissue that forms a concentration gradient and influences morphogenesis.

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  • morphogen — noun Date: 1950 a diffusible chemical substance that exerts control over morphogenesis especially by forming a gradient in concentration …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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