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Definition

noun, plural: processes

(general) A naturally occurring or designed sequence of changes of properties or attributes of an object or system.

(science) A method or event that results in a transformation in a physical or biological object, a substance or an organism; a change from one state to another.

(biology) Any of the chemical reactions or other events that results in a transformation.

(anatomy) A projection, appendage, or outgrowth of tissue from a larger body.

verb

(general) To perform or undergo a particular process.

Supplement

(biology) Biological processes include:

• Cell adhesion
• Cell signaling or attachment
• Morphogenesis, cell growth and cellular differentiation
• Cell physiological processes
• Cell recognition
• Physiological processes
• Pigmentation
• Reproduction
• Response to stimulus
• Interaction between organisms
• Fermentation
• Fertilization, germination
• Tropism
• Hybridization
• Metamorphosis
• Photosynthesis
• Transpiration

(anatomy) Examples of processes include:

• the mastoid process
• the xyphoid process
• the acromion process
• the spinous process extends from rearward from the centre of each vertebra
• coracoid process
• vertebral transverse processes

Word origin: From Old French proces: journey, from Latin processus (past participle of procedere).
Related forms: processed (adjective).