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parthenogenesis

Syllabification: (par·the·no·gen·e·sis)
Pronunciation: /ˌpärTHənōˈjenəsis/

Definition of parthenogenesis

noun

Biology
  • reproduction from an ovum without fertilization, especially as a normal process in some invertebrates and lower plants.

Derivatives

parthenogenetic

Pronunciation: /-jəˈnetik/

adjective

parthenogenetically

Pronunciation: /-jəˈnetik(ə)lē/

adverb

Origin:

mid 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek parthenos 'virgin' + genesis 'creation'

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