morphogen

About 0.04 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun Any substance that governs the movement and development of cells during morphogenesis by forming a concentration gradient in the developing tissue.

Similar words

diffusible morphogene morphogenetics morphogenicity morphogenesis morphoregulation morphosis morphogeny morphant morphologenesis

Often followed by

gradient gradients in is concentration that retinoic and to

Word family

morphogens