morphogenesis
noun
- biological process that causes an organism to develop its shape
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˌmɔː.fəˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.sɪs/ / /ˌmɔɹ.foʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.sɪs/
noun
Etymology: From morpho- + -genesis.
- The differentiation of tissues and subsequent growth of structures in an organism