Definitions

1. noun

The process or study of the formation of an organism’s shape and structure during development, especially as influenced by the distribution of morphogens.

“The researchers studied the morphogeny of the embryo to understand the role of genetic factors in its development.”

2. noun

The substance or factor that influences the morphogeny of an organism or its parts, often acting as a signal molecule to regulate cell growth and differentiation.

“The discovery of the morphogeny involved in the formation of limb buds revolutionized the field of developmental biology.”