Definition: The coming into being of form. Morphogenesis involves coordinated proliferation, differentiation and spatial distribution of cells.
Types of morphogenesis
branching morphogenesis
tubular morphogenesis
- renal tubular morphogenesis
Anomalies of morphogenesis
See also
organogenesis
molecular morphogenesis
References
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