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- [pan-jen-uh-sis]
- /pænˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/
- /pˌandʒənˈiːsɪs/
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- [pan-jen-uh-sis]
- /pænˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/
Definitions of pangenesis word
- noun pangenesis the theory that a reproductive cell contains gemmules or invisible germs that were derived from the individual cells from every part of the organism and that these gemmules are the bearers of hereditary attributes. 1
- noun pangenesis a former theory of heredity, that each body cell produces hereditary particles that circulate in the blood before collecting in the reproductive cells 0
- noun pangenesis a former hypothesis of heredity in which each unit or cell of the body throws off very minute particles (pangenes) into the blood which circulate freely, undergo division, and are collected in the reproductive cells as the units of hereditary transmission 0
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Origin of pangenesis
First appearance:
before 1868 One of the 28% newest English words
1868; pan- + genesis; term introduced by Charles Darwin
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Parts of speech for Pangenesis
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pangenesis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
pangenesis usage trend in Literature
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