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anlagen

/ˈænləˌɡɛn/

Meanings
noun
A primordium, the initial clustering of embryonic cells from which a body part develops.

Examples :

"The early limb anlagen in the developing chick embryo look like tiny buds on the side of the body. "
anatomy physiology biology medicine organism part

Related Words

Illustration studious

studious adjective

/ˈstjuːdi.əs/

Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.

"Maria is a studious student, always thinking deeply about the topics discussed in class. "

Illustration offspring

offspring noun

/ˈɒfspɹɪŋ/ /ˈɑfspɹɪŋ/

A person's daughter(s) and/or son(s); a person's children.

"My offspring are all in school now, and I'm very proud of them. "

Illustration primordium

primordium noun

/praɪˈmɔːrdiəm/ /prɪˈmɔːrdiəm/

An aggregation of cells that is the first stage in the development of an organ.

"The primordium of the student's future career was their early interest in coding. "

Illustration temperament

temperament noun

/ˈtɛmpəɹmənt/

A moderate and proportionable mixture of elements or ingredients in a compound; the condition in which elements are mixed in their proper proportions.

"The chef believed the cake's perfect texture was due to the temperament of flour, sugar, and butter – each ingredient measured and mixed in the right proportion. "

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration embryonic

embryonic adjective

/ˈɛm.bɹi.ɒn.ɪk/

Of or relating to an embryo.

"The scientist studied the embryonic development of the frog. "

Illustration developing

developing verb

/dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

To change with a specific direction, progress.

"The students are developing their reading skills in their English class. "

Illustration personality

personality noun

/-i/ /ˌpɝsəˈnælɪti/

A set of non-physical psychological and social qualities that make a person (or thing) distinct from another.

"The president has a unique personality."

Illustration clustering

clustering verb

/ˈklʌstərɪŋ/

To form a cluster or group.

"The children clustered around the puppy."

Illustration develops

develops verb

/dɪˈveləps/ /dəˈveləps/

To change with a specific direction, progress.

"The child develops her reading skills with practice. "

Illustration specific

specific noun

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

A distinguishing attribute or quality.

"The specific of her success was her dedication to studying. "

Illustration predominant

predominant noun

/prɪˈdɑmənənt/ /priˈdɑmənənt/

A subdominant.

"The predominant flavor in the family's Sunday dinner was garlic, although the onion was also a noticeable subdominant element. "