procreation

noun

pro·​cre·​ation ˌprō-krē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce procreation (audio)
: the act or process of procreating : reproduction

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“Procreation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/procreation. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.

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