gem·ma·tion | \ je-ˈmā-shən 
\
\Definition of gemmation
: reproduction by gemmae
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for gemmation
gemmation
noungem·ma·tion | \ je-ˈmā-shən \
\Medical Definition of gemmation
: asexual reproduction (as in some protozoans) in which a new organism originates as a localized area of growth on or within the parent and subsequently differentiates into a new individual
Comments on gemmation
What made you want to look up gemmation? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Slippery Words Quiz—Changing with the Times
- What is an earlier meaning of nice?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Spell words. Make bears.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
- Slippery Words Quiz—Changing with the Times
Do you know these earlier meanings of words?
Take the quiz - Words of Snow and Ice Quiz
A selection of words from the chillier parts of t...
Take the quiz - How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
Take the quiz - Play the game
Share gemmation
Time Traveler for gemmation
The first known use of gemmation was circa 1839
See more words from the same year