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Development (Medicine)
Development (pronunciation: /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/) in the context of medicine refers to the process of growth and differentiation of cells within the body to form tissues, organs, and systems. This process begins at conception and continues throughout the lifespan of an organism.
Etymology
The term "development" originates from the Old French desveloper, meaning "to unwrap, unfurl."
Related Terms
- Embryogenesis: The process by which the embryo forms and develops.
- Morphogenesis: The biological process that causes an organism to develop its shape.
- Differentiation (biology): The process by which a less specialized cell becomes a more specialized cell type.
- Growth (biology): The process of increasing in physical size.
- Cell division: The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells.
- Organogenesis: The phase of embryonic development that starts at the end of gastrulation and continues until birth.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Development
- Wikipedia's article - Development
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