Weismannism

[ vahys-mahn-iz-uhm ]

nounBiology.
  1. the theories of heredity as expounded by Weismann, especially the theory that all inheritable characteristics are carried in the germ plasm, and that acquired characteristics cannot be inherited.

Origin of Weismannism

1
First recorded in 1890–95; Weismann + -ism

Other words from Weismannism

  • Weis·mann·i·an, adjective, noun

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Weismannism

/ (ˈvaɪsmənˌɪzəm) /


noun
  1. the doctrine of the continuity of the germ plasm. This theory of heredity states that all inheritable characteristics are transmitted by the reproductive cells and that characteristics acquired during the lifetime of the organism are not inherited

Origin of Weismannism

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C19: named after August Weismann (1834–1914), German biologist

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