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ontogeny

noun

  1. origination and development of an organism, usually from the time of egg fertisliation through to adult form
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Pronunciation: /ɒnˈtɒdʒəni/

noun

Etymology: From onto- + -geny, after German Ontogenie.

  1. Synonym of ontogenesis.
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