organogenesis

[ awr-guh-noh-jen-uh-sis, awr-gan-oh‑ ]

noun

1. Biology. the origin and development of an organ.

organogenesis

/ ˌɔːɡənəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk; ˌɔːɡənəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs /

noun

1. the formation and development of organs in an animal or plant
2. Also calledorganogenyˌɔːɡənˈɒdʒənɪ the study of this process

Derived Forms

• organogenetic, adjective
• ˌorganogeˈnetically, adverb

Other Words From

• or·ga·no·ge·net·ic [awr-g, uh, -noh-j, uh, -, net, -ik, awr-gan-oh‑], adjective
• orga·no·ge·neti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of organogenesis¹

First recorded in 1855–60; organo- + -genesis

Example Sentences

Their findings revealed that the levels of active auxins, cytokinins, ABA, and inactive GAs increased as cells differentiated to form organs, highlighting their role in plant cell differentiation and organogenesis.

From Science Daily

Further validation using qPCR revealed that four genes were upregulated or downregulated in the transgenic cells, including those regulating plant cell differentiation, metabolism, organogenesis, and auxin response.

From Science Daily

“Scars in general cause pain and itching and prevent us from moving the way we should,” said Dr. Benjamin Levi, a burn specialist who directs the Center for Organogenesis and Trauma at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

From New York Times

As a founding sponsor of REdRC, Organogenesis continues to support the growth of this popular online resource, including the launch of its new website earlier this year.

From Washington Times

“As a global regenerative medicine company driven by a shared mission to empower healing, we are proud to support the APMA’s goal of promoting foot and ankle health through a wide array of educational events and programs,” said Gary S. Gillheeney, Sr., President and CEO of Organogenesis.

From Washington Times