xenogenic
əˈdʒɛn noun Biology.
1.
heterogenesis ( def 1 ).
2.
the supposed generation of offspring completely and permanently different from the parent.
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xenogenesis (ˌzɛnəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the supposed production of offspring completely unlike either parent |
| 2. | abiogenesis another name for alternation of generations |
| xenogenetic | |
| —adj | |
| xeno'genic | |
| —adj | |
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| xenogenesis (ˌzɛnəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the supposed production of offspring completely unlike either parent |
| 2. | abiogenesis another name for alternation of generations |
| xenogenetic | |
| —adj | |
| xeno'genic | |
| —adj | |
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xenogenesis xen·o·gen·e·sis (zěn'ə-jěn'ĭ-sĭs, zē'nə-)
n.
The supposed production of offspring that are markedly different from either parent.
xenogenic xen·o·gen·ic (zěn'ə-jěn'ĭk, zē'nə-) or xe·nog·e·nous (zə-nŏj'ə-nəs)
adj.
Originating outside the organism or from a foreign substance introduced into the organism.
Xenogeneic.
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