 parthenogenesis |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (biology,genetics) process in which an unfertilized egg develops into a new individual; common among insects and some other arthropods | |
| Synonyms: | parthenogeny | |
| Related terms: | apomixis | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (biology,genetics) human conception without fertilization by a man | |
| Synonyms: | virgin_birth parthenogeny | |
| Related terms: | asexual_reproduction gynogenesis androgenesis | |
| Similar spelling: |
parthenogeny parthenogenetic Parthenocissus parthenocarpy |
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