"posteriorization" meaning in English

See posteriorization in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: posteriorizations [plural]
Etymology: From posterior + -ization. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|posterior|ization}} posterior + -ization Head templates: {{en-noun}} posteriorization (plural posteriorizations)
  1. (biology) The acquisition of posterior values, especially the formation of the forebrain, midbrain, hindbrain and spinal cord from the anterior neural plate Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: posteriorize
    Sense id: en-posteriorization-en-noun-JNPrdQ6M Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ization Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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