Evocation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004135",
  "term": "Evocation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Induction of one particular tissue in a developing embryo brought about by a lone chemical agent, such as a hormone, termed the evocator. It is a form of embryonic induction in which the inducing agent is a defined substance and the responding tissue must be competent to react. It is distinct from induction by a neighbouring tissue, such as the organizer region of an embryo.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "hormone"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 752 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/evocation/"
}