convergent extension

noun

A series of actions via which the embryonic tissue is reorganized to concenter along one axis and elongate along a perpendicular axis through the movement of cells.

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Meanings

nounconvergent extension (usually uncountable, plural convergent extensions)

plural convergent extensions

  1. uncountableusuallyembryologyA series of actions via which the embryonic tissue is reorganized to concenter along one axis and elongate along a perpendicular axis through the movement of cells.
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