Ventralize

verb

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Definitions

Verb

1
To concentrate in the ventral area
"Of the six known genes, five follow a ventrodorsal gradient or have a ventralizing effect and one (Z/C2) is a dorsalizing agent."

Synonyms

dorsalize lateralize medialize

Example

"Of the six known genes, five follow a ventrodorsal gradient or have a ventralizing effect and one (Z/C2) is a dorsalizing agent."

Etymology

From ventral + -ize.

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