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gemmation

Pronunciation: /dʒɛˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/

Definition of gemmation

noun

[mass noun] Biology
  • asexual reproduction by the production of gemmae; budding.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from French, from gemmer 'to bud', from gemme 'bud', from Latin gemma

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