bio·gen·e·sis
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Definition of biogenesis
1
: the development of life from preexisting life
2
: the synthesis of chemical compounds or structures in the living organism — compare biosynthesis
Other Words from biogenesis
biogenetic
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ˌbī-ō-jə-ˈne-tik
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adjective
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adjective
biogenetically
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ˌbī-ō-jə-ˈne-ti-k(ə-)lē
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adverb
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adverb
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biogenesis
noun
bio·gen·e·sis
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plural biogeneses\
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Medical Definition of biogenesis
1
: the development of life from preexisting life
2
: the synthesis of chemical compounds or structures in the living organism — compare biosynthesis
Other Words from biogenesis
biogenetic
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-jə-ˈnet-ik
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adjective
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adjective
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