cytogenesis

[sahy-tuh-jen-uh-sis]

noun

Cell Biology.

1. the origin and development of cells.

cytogenesis

/ saɪˈtɒdʒənɪ, ˌsaɪtəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs /

noun

1. the origin and development of plant and animal cells

Word History and Origins

Origin of cytogenesis¹

First recorded in 1855–60; cyto- + -genesis

Example Sentences

In 1904, Professor Dubois of Lyons presented a report to the Society of Biology on his interesting experiments on mineral cytogenesis.

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