homogenesis

[ hoh-muh-jen-uh-sis, hom-uh- ]
/ ˌhoʊ məˈdʒɛn ə sɪs, ˌhɒm ə- /

noun Biology.

reproduction in which the offspring resemble the parents and undergo the same cycle of development.

Origin of homogenesis

First recorded in 1855–60; homo- + -genesis

Words nearby homogenesis

homogeneity, homogeneous, homogeneous charge compression ignition, homogeneous radiation, homogeneous system, homogenesis, homogenetic, homogenic, homogenize, homogenote, homogenous

Medical definitions for homogenesis

homogenesis
[ hō′mə-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs ]

n.

Reproduction in which the offspring are similar to the parents.