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Ontogeny

Synonym(s)

  • ontogenesis

Definition(s)

A normal increase in body size and weight

Definition from: Unified Medical Language SystemThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. (Nursing Outcomes Classification)   at the National Library of Medicine

Increases in physical dimensions or maturity of organ systems

Definition from: Unified Medical Language SystemThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. (Classification of Nursing Diagnoses)   at the National Library of Medicine

Growth involves processes that promote either specific or nonspecific formation of additional tissue mass, typically by cell proliferation; general growth. (NCI)

Definition from: Unified Medical Language SystemThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. (NCI Thesaurus)   at the National Library of Medicine

The development or course of development of an individual organism -- called also ontogenesis.

Definition from: Merriam-Webster's Medical DictionaryThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. by Merriam-Webster Inc.

See also Understanding Medical Terminology.

 
Published: November 20, 2009