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homogenesis

American

[hoh-muh-jen-uh-sis, hom-uh-] / ˌhoʊ məˈdʒɛn ə sɪs, ˌhɒm ə- /

noun

Biology.

reproduction in which the offspring resemble the parents and undergo the same cycle of development.

Etymology

Origin of homogenesis

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

Example Sentences

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It is within common observation that parent and offspring are alike: that the new organism resembles that from which it has come into existence: in fine, biogenesis is homogenesis.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" by Various

The conception of homogenesis, however, does not imply an absolute similarity between parent and organism.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" by Various

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