SYNGENESIS

Etymology

Noun

syngenesis (uncountable)

(genetics) The genetic origin of an individual derived from material from both parents (by sexual reproduction)

descent from a common ancestor

Source: Wiktionary


Syn*gen"e*sis, n. Etym: [Pref. syn- + genesis.] (Biol.)

Definition: A theory of generation in which each germ is supposed to contain the germs of all subsequent generations; -- the opposite of epigenesis.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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SYCAMORE

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