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anagenesis

[ an-uh-jen-uh-sis ]

noun

  1. Biology. the progressive evolution of a species. Compare catagenesis.
  2. Physiology. the regeneration of tissue.


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Other Words From

  • an·a·ge·net·ic [an-, uh, -j, uh, -, net, -ik], ana·ge·neti·cal adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of anagenesis1

From New Latin, dating back to 1875–80; ana-, genesis

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