ANLAGE


Meaning of ANLAGE in English

[ 'anlα:gə ]

■ noun ( plural ~n -g(ə)n ) Biology the rudimentary basis of a particular organ or other part, especially in an embryo.

Origin

C19: from Ger., 'foundation, basis'.

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