parthenogenesis
|par-the-no-gen-e-sis|
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/ˌpɑːrθənoʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
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/ˌpɑːθənəʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
virgin birth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'parthenogenesis' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'parthenos' meaning 'virgin' and 'genesis' meaning 'creation' or 'origin'.
Historical Evolution
'parthenogenesis' was directly borrowed from Greek into modern English, maintaining its original form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'virgin creation' in Greek, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a form of asexual reproduction where an egg develops into an individual without fertilization.
Some species of lizards reproduce through parthenogenesis.
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Last updated: 2025/06/07 23:17