gynogenesis

gyn·o·gen·e·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jin-uh-jen-uh-sis, gahy-nuh-, jahy-]
- /ˌdʒɪn əˈdʒɛn ə sɪs, ˌgaɪ nə-, ˌdʒaɪ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jin-uh-jen-uh-sis, gahy-nuh-, jahy-]
- /ˌdʒɪn əˈdʒɛn ə sɪs, ˌgaɪ nə-, ˌdʒaɪ-/

Definitions of gynogenesis word

noun gynogenesis a type of reproduction by parthenogenesis that requires stimulation by a sperm to activate the egg into development but occurs without fusion of sperm and egg nuclei. 1
noun gynogenesis Female parthenogenesis in which the embryo contains only maternal chromosomes due to the failure of the sperm to fuse with the egg nucleus. 1
noun gynogenesis a form of fertilization of an egg by a sperm and its subsequent development where the sperm does not provide any genetic factors in the developmental process 0

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Origin of gynogenesis

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25; gyno- + -genesis

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gynogenesis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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