biogenesis

 
Pronunciation: /ˌbʌɪə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the synthesis of substances by living organisms.
  • historical the hypothesis that living matter arises only from other living matter.

Derivatives

biogenetic

Pronunciation: /-dʒɪˈnɛtɪk/
adjective