Changes that the cell undergoes during the various stages of its existence. ... See: prosoplasia. ... Origin: cyto-+ G. Morphosis, a shaping ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(si″to-mor-fo´sis) the changes through which cells pass in development.
Type: Term Pronunciation: sī′tō-mōr-fō′sis Definitions: 1. Changes that the cell undergoes during the various stages of its existence.