Associations to the word «Anlage»

Wiktionary

ANLAGE, noun. (biology) primordium, the initial clustering of embryonic cells from which a body part develops
ANLAGE, noun. (genetics) allele, a specific version of a gene (as used by Gregor Mendel)
ANLAGE, noun. (psychology) temperament, the predisposition personality type

Dictionary definition

ANLAGE, noun. An organ in its earliest stage of development; the foundation for subsequent development.

Wise words

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