ontogeny
/ɑnˈtɑdʒəni/
noun
- The development of an individual organism from the earliest stage to maturity.
- Biologists compare the ontogeny of different species to find common patterns.
- Understanding the ontogeny of a disease can help doctors treat it more effectively.
- The ontogeny of a human includes infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.
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