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Biogenesis

Alt. of Biogeny

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Generation 76% connected

The act of generating or begetting; procreation, as of animals.

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Multiplication 76% connected

The act or process of multiplying, or of increasing in number; the state of being multiplied; as, the multiplication of the human species by natural…

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Propagation 76% connected

The act of propagating; continuance or multiplication of the kind by generation or successive production; as, the propagation of animals or plants.

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Synthesis 76% connected

Composition, or the putting of two or more things together, as in compounding medicines.

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Biogenetic 74% connected

Pertaining to biogenesis.

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Biogenetic 74% connected

Pertaining to biogenesis.

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Biogeny 92% connected

A doctrine that the genesis or production of living organisms can take place only through the agency of living germs or parents; -- opposed to abioge…

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