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Parthenogenesis Definition & Meaning

parthenogenesis
noun
  1. human conception without fertilization by a man
  2. process in which an unfertilized egg develops into a new individual; common among insects and some other arthropods

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What does parthenogenesis mean?
human conception without fertilization by a man process in which an unfertilized egg develops into a new individual; common among insects and some other arthropods
What part of speech is parthenogenesis?
Parthenogenesis is a noun.
How many definitions does parthenogenesis have?
Parthenogenesis has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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