morphotic

/mɔrˈfoʊtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by morphosis, especially in reference to the transformation of an embryo into a fetus.

“The morphotic process in the early stages of pregnancy is crucial for the development of the fetus.”

2. noun

a structure or part that is formed during embryonic development.

“The morphotic structure of the embryo began to take shape after the first few weeks of gestation.”

Synonyms

  • embryonic
  • morphogenetic

Antonyms

  • stable
  • unchanging