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agamogenesis

American

[ag-uh-moh-jen-uh-sis, ey-gam-uh-] / ˌæg ə moʊˈdʒɛn ə sɪs, ˌeɪ gæm ə- /

noun

Biology.

asexual reproduction by buds, offshoots, cell division, etc.

agamogenesis British

/ ˌæɡəməʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk, ˌæɡəməʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs /

noun

asexual reproduction, such as fission or parthenogenesis

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Other Word Forms

agamogenetic adjective
agamogenetically adverb

Etymology

Origin of agamogenesis

1860–65; < Greek ágamo ( s ) ( agamic ) + -genesis

Example Sentences

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The per- 68:24 petuation of the floral species by bud or cell-division is evident, but I discredit the belief that agamogenesis applies to the human species.

From Science and Health, with Key to the Scriptures by Eddy, Mary Baker

Insanity and agamogenesis I never knew more than one individual who believed in agamogenesis; she was unmarried, a lovely charac- 68:18 ter, was suffering from incipient insanity, and a Christian Scientist cured her.

From Science and Health, with Key to the Scriptures by Eddy, Mary Baker

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