Definition of HETEROGENESIS

heterogenesis

Meanings

Plural: heterogeneses

Noun

  • the alternation of two or more different forms in the life cycle of a plant or animal
  • Abnormal organic development.
  • Abiogenesis.
  • Spontaneous generation.
  • The birth of a living being from a parent of a different kind; having two different forms in the life cycle.

Origin / Etymology

From hetero- + -genesis.

Synonyms

alternation of generations, metagenesis, xenogenesis

Antonyms

homogenesis

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