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-genesis

a combining form of genesis: parthenogenesis.

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Nearby words

-gamous, -gamy, -gate, -gen, -gene, -genesis, -genetic, -genic, -genin, -genous, -geny
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British Dictionary definitions for -genesis

-genesis

n combining form

indicating genesis, development, or generationbiogenesis; parthenogenesis
Derived Forms-genetic or -genic, adj combining form

Word Origin for -genesis

New Latin, from Latin: genesis
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Medicine definitions for -genesis

-genesis

suff.

Origin; production:biogenesis.
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