weismannian

weismannian
I. \\vīˈsmänēən, wīˈsman-\ adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: August Weismann died 1914 German biologist + English -an, adjective suffix
: of or relating to the theories or teachings of Weismann
II. noun (-s)
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: August Weismann + English -an, n. suffix
: an adherent of Weismann

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  • weismannian — adj. of or concerning the theories of the German biologist August Weismann …   English contemporary dictionary

  • weismannian — weis·man·ni·an …   English syllables

  • Weismannism — Weismannian, adj., n. /vuys mahn iz euhm/, n. Biol. the theories of heredity as expounded by Weismann, esp. the theory that all inheritable characteristics are carried in the germ plasm, and that acquired characteristics cannot be inherited.… …   Universalium

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