morphogen

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Synonyms: morphome, morphon, morphogeny, morphogens, morphoses, morphoea

Antonyms: morphome, morphon, morphogeny, morphogens, morphoses, morphoea

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Noun

1. Any substance that governs the movement and development of [[cell]]s during [[morphogenesis]] by forming a [[concentration]] [[gradient]] in the developing [[tissue]].

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