cytogenesis

[ sahy-tuh-jen-uh-sis ]
/ ˌsaɪ təˈdʒɛn ə sɪs /

noun Cell Biology.

the origin and development of cells.

Origin of cytogenesis

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

British Dictionary definitions for cytogenesis

cytogenesis

cytogeny (saɪˈtɒdʒənɪ)

/ (ˌsaɪtəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs) /

noun

the origin and development of plant and animal cells

Medical definitions for cytogenesis

cytogenesis
[ sī′tō-jĕnĭ-sĭs ]

n.

The formation, development, and variation of cells. cytogeny

Other words from cytogenesis

cy′to•genic adj.