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Adjective: morphogenic  mor-fu'je-nik
  1. Relating to or causing the development of form or shape in organisms, especially during biological development
    "Morphogenic factors play a crucial role in embryonic development"
     
  2. (geology) relating to or causing changes in the form or structure of the Earth's surface
    "Erosion is a morphogenic process that shapes landscapes"
     
  3. (cell biology) inducing cellular differentiation or tissue formation
    "Morphogenic proteins guide stem cells to develop into specific cell types"

Encyclopedia: Morphogenic