monogenetic

[mon-oh-juh-net-ik]

adjective

1. of or relating to monogenesis; monogenous.

2. (of certain trematode worms) having only one generation in the life cycle, without an intermediate asexual generation.

monogenetic

/ mɒˈnɒdʒənəs, ˌmɒnəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or showing monogenesis

2. of or relating to parasitic animals, such as some flukes, that complete their life cycle on only one host

3. (of rocks and rock formations) formed from one source or by one process

Word History and Origins

Origin of monogenetic¹

First recorded in 1870–75; mono- + genetic

Example Sentences

One letter appears to show that Moth had previously been considered as having an "atypical form of corticobasal degeneration", but further examination suggested he may have "an even more unusual disorder, perhaps monogenetic".

From BBC

"These models of rare monogenetic diseases offer unique opportunities to reveal mechanisms that have broad relevance for much more frequent disorders" says Rudolf Martini.

From Science Daily

In monogenetic diseases, like sickle cell anemia, one gene is responsible for the illness.

From Slate

From extensive and most painstaking studies by H. W. Turner, of the United States Geological Survey, the conclusion is reached that "the Sierra Nevada may be described as a monogenetic range, composed of highly compressed schists and slates with large areas of associated igneous rocks, chiefly granite and diabase, upon which lie uncomfortably a series of later Cretaceous and Tertiary sediments and volcanic rocks."

From Project Gutenberg

But, we must ask, is the only conceivable reality of this basis a monogenetic pedigree, and do we lose this reality if science should once find that mankind came into existence not only in one single pair, but in several pairs, even in different places, and at different times?

From Project Gutenberg