syngenesis

[sin-jen-uh-sis]

noun Biology.

sexual reproduction.

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Origin of syngenesis

From New Latin, dating back to 1830–40; see origin at syn-, -genesis

Related formssyn·ge·net·ic

[sin-juh-net-ik] /ˌsɪn dʒəˈnɛt ɪk/, adjective

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syngenesis in Medicine

syngenesis

(sĭn-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs)

n.

sexual reproduction

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Related formssyn′ge•net′ic (-jə-nĕt′ĭk) adj.

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