morfogener
Morfogener is a term found in some languages as a reference to agents or signals that influence the morphological development of an organism, typically in embryology. In standard scientific usage, the more common terms are morphogen or morphogenetic factor. When encountered, morfogener is often viewed as a direct translation or regional variant rather than a widely adopted label.
Etymology and usage context: The word combines morpho- (form, shape) with -gener (generator), suggesting a substance
Biological role: Morphogens are substances that form concentration gradients within developing tissues and provide positional information
Terminology and scope: The term morfogener is not standard in major biology references. When used, it generally
See also: Morphogenesis, Morphogen, Pattern formation, Embryology.