homoiogenetic

adjective

ho·​moio·​genetic
hō¦mȯiō+
: having the ability to induce the formation of a similar part when grafted into an undetermined field
the homoiogenetic inducing of a new neural tube by a neural tube graft
used of a determined part of an embryo

Word History

Etymology

home- + genetic

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“Homoiogenetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homoiogenetic. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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