parthenogeny

parthenogeny
noun
1. human conception without fertilization by a man
Hypernyms: ↑asexual reproduction, ↑agamogenesis
2. process in which an unfertilized egg develops into a new individual; common among insects and some other arthropods
Syn: ↑parthenogenesis
Derivationally related forms: ↑parthenogenetic (for: ↑parthenogenesis)
Hypernyms: ↑apomixis
Hyponyms: ↑androgenesis, ↑androgeny, ↑gynogenesis

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\\ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈnäjənē, -ni\ noun (-es)
Etymology: parthen- + -geny

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  • androgenesis — noun male parthenogenesis in which the embryo contains only paternal chromosomes due to the failure of the egg nucleus to participate in fertilization • Syn: ↑androgeny • Derivationally related forms: ↑androgenic (for: ↑androgeny), ↑androgenetic …   Useful english dictionary

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  • asexual reproduction — noun reproduction without the fusion of gametes • Syn: ↑agamogenesis • Derivationally related forms: ↑agamogenetic (for: ↑agamogenesis) • Hypernyms: ↑reproduction …   Useful english dictionary

  • gynogenesis — noun female parthenogenesis in which the embryo contains only maternal chromosomes due to the failure of the sperm to fuse with the egg nucleus • Hypernyms: ↑parthenogenesis, ↑parthenogeny …   Useful english dictionary

  • virgin birth — noun human conception without fertilization by a man • Syn: ↑parthenogenesis, ↑parthenogeny • Hypernyms: ↑asexual reproduction, ↑agamogenesis …   Useful english dictionary

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