Word: morphogen
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mor
pho
gen
Definition: Any substance that governs the movement and development of cells during morphogenesis by forming a concentration gradient in the developing tissue.
Morphemes:
Affix: morpho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: shape, form, or morphology.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μορφή
Language: grc
Decoded: morphe
Meaning: form
Affix: -gen
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A producer of something, or an agent in the production of something.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γένος
Language: grc
Decoded: genos
PoS: Noun
Meaning: any type or class
Affix: -ης
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms