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Cytogenesis

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

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Development 76% connected

The act of developing or disclosing that which is unknown; a gradual unfolding process by which anything is developed, as a plan or method, or an ima…

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Growing 76% connected

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Growth 76% connected

The process of growing; the gradual increase of an animal or a vegetable body; the development from a seed, germ, or root, to full size or maturity;…

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Maturation 76% connected

The process of bringing, or of coming, to maturity; hence, specifically, the process of suppurating perfectly; the formation of pus or matter.

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Ontogenesis 76% connected

Alt. of Ontogeny

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Ontogeny 76% connected

The history of the individual development of an organism; the history of the evolution of the germ; the development of an individual organism, -- in…

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Cytogenetic 74% connected

Of or pertaining to cytogenesis or cell development.

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Cytogenetic 74% connected

Of or pertaining to cytogenesis or cell development.

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Cytogeny 92% connected

Cell production or development; cytogenesis.

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