What is another word for morphogenesis?
Pronunciation: [mˌɔːfə͡ʊd͡ʒˈɛnɪsˌɪs] (IPA) 
Morphogenesis is a biological term that refers to the process by which an organism develops its shape and structure. There are various synonyms for this word that can be used interchangeably in scientific literature. Such synonyms for "morphogenesis" include embryogenesis, ontogeny, development, growth, and differentiation. Each of these terms describes specific aspects of the process of morphogenesis. Embryogenesis refers to the early stages of development, especially in the womb. Ontogeny describes the entire life cycle of an organism from birth to death. Development encompasses all the stages of growth and differentiation that lead to the mature form of the organism. Growth refers to the increase in size and mass, while differentiation is the specialization of cells into their specific functions.
