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histogenesis

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌhɪstəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

KK: /hɪstəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

noun
Definition

The process of forming and developing tissues in the body.


Example

Histogenesis is crucial for understanding how different types of tissues develop during embryonic growth.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever heard of histogenesis?
Sloth B
I think I read about it in my biology class.
Sloth A
It's so interesting how our bodies develop different tissues through histogenesis.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It really shows how complex our bodies are.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tissue
formation
development
Antonyms
atrophy
degeneration
deterioration
Root Explanation

Histogenesis is formed from "histo-" (from Greek "histos", meaning tissue) and "genesis" (from Greek "genesis", meaning origin or creation). The word refers to the process of tissue formation or development.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tissue' ('histo-') being created or formed ('genesis') — that's what histogenesis means.

Visually Confused Words
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biogenesis
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