monophyletic theory
noun
: a theory in physiology: all the cellular elements of the blood derive from a common stem cell compare polyphyletic theory
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“Monophyletic theory.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/monophyletic%20theory. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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