anlage
anlage · anlages · anlagen
A primordium, the initial clustering of embryonic cells from which a body part developsA primordium, the initial clustering of embryonic cells from which a body part develops.
Meaning
3 sensesA primordium, the initial clustering of embryonic cells from which a body part develops.
An allele, a specific version of a gene (as used by Gregor Mendel).
Temperament, the predominant personality type.
More definitions
- an organ in its earliest stage of development; the foundation for subsequent development
Origin
From German Anlage.From German Anlage.
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Forms
plural: anlages / anlagenSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- an organ in its earliest stage of development; the foundation for subsequent development:primordium
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular