Anlage
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noun.
The initial clustering of embryonic cells from which a part or an organ develops; primordium.
noun.
A genetic predisposition to a given trait or personality characteristic.
noun.
A fundamental principle; the foundation for a future development.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
In
embryology
, the first indication of a developing organ in the embryo; a rudiment, in the sense of a simple beginning.
Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
noun.
primordium
, the initial clustering of embryonic cells from which a body part develops
noun.
allele
, a specific version of a gene (as used by Gregor Mendel)
noun.
temperament
, the predisposition personality type
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noun.
an organ in its earliest stage of development; the foundation for subsequent development
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organ
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anlagen