blastogeny

/blæstəˈdʒəni/

Definitions

1. noun

The process of cell division and growth that occurs in the formation of a blastula, especially in the early development of an embryo.

“The blastogeny of the mammalian embryo involves several rounds of cell division and differentiation.”

Synonyms

  • embryogenesis
  • embryonic development

Antonyms

  • atrophy
  • regression