organogenesis
/ˌɔːrɡənoʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
noun
- The process by which organs develop and form in an embryo or plant.
- Scientists study organogenesis to understand birth defects.
- During organogenesis, cells specialize to form the heart, lungs, and other organs.
- Organogenesis is a critical stage in embryonic development.
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