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monogenesis Definition

mono·gen·esis (män′ō jen′ə sis, män′ə-)

noun

  1. the hypothetical descent of all living organisms from a single original organism or cell
  2. asexual reproduction, as by budding or spore formation

Etymology: ModL: see mono- & genesis

Browse dictionary entries near monogenesis

  1. ‹ monogamy
  2. ‹ monofilament
  3. ‹ monoecious
  4. ‹ monody
  5. ‹ monodrama
  6. ‹ monodist
  7. ‹ Monod
  8. ‹ monocyte
  9. ‹ monocyclic
  10. ‹ monocycle
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