procreative

adjective

pro·​cre·​ative ˈprō-krē-ˌāt-iv How to pronounce procreative (audio)
1
: capable of procreating : generative
2
: of, relating to, or directed toward procreation
the procreative process
procreative instincts

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“Procreative.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/procreative. Accessed 23 Sep. 2023.

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