sporogenesis

noun

spo·ro·gen·e·sis ˌspȯr-ə-ˈje-nə-səs

1

: reproduction by spores

2

: spore formation

sporogenous

spə-ˈrä-jə-nəs

spȯ-

adjective

or less commonly sporogenic

ˌspȯr-ə-ˈje-nik

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sporogenesis was circa 1890

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“Sporogenesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporogenesis. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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Medical Definition

sporogenesis

noun

spo·ro·gen·e·sis ˌspōr-ə-ˈjen-ə-səs, ˌspȯr-

plural sporogeneses -ˌsēz

1

: reproduction by spores

2

: spore formation

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