ScienceAugust 21, 2026
organogenesis
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Definition
The biological process by which a series of cell movements and structural changes leads to the formation of organs from embryonic tissues.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek words 'organon' (instrument or organ) and 'genesis' (origin or creation). It entered scientific terminology in the 19th century to describe the development of organ systems.
In the news
The researchers describe their new 3DEEP technology as a window into organogenesis, allowing them to visualize the complex, step-by-step formation of hair follicles.
Scientists map hair follicle formation in spacetime, advancing understanding of how organs develop
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