morphogenesis of a branching structure

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Namemorphogenesis of a branching structure
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Biological process

Exact synonym

branching morphogenesis

Description

The process in which the anatomical structures of branches are generated and organized. A branch is a division or offshoot from a main stem. Examples in animals would include blood vessels, nerves, lymphatics and other endothelial or epithelial tubes.

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