Syngenesis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Syngenesis is a noun meaning (genetics) The genetic origin of an individual derived from material from both parents (by sexual reproduction).
Meaning
(genetics) The genetic origin of an individual derived from material from both parents (by sexual reproduction).
More Meanings
- Descent from a common ancestor.
- (historical, biology) The theory that the germ formed by the union of spermatozoon and ovum contains the germs of all future generations.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include geneagenesis, metagenesis, digenesis, xenogenesis, perigenesis, pangenesis.
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