GEMMULATION

Etymology

Noun

gemmulation (countable and uncountable, plural gemmulations)

(biology) The production of gemmules; reproduction via gemmules

Source: Wiktionary


Gem`mu*la"tion, n. Etym: [From L. gemmula, dim. of gemma bud.] (Biol.)

Definition: See Gemmation.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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