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Definition of Spontaneous generation
1. Noun. A hypothetical organic phenomenon by which living organisms are created from nonliving matter.
Exact synonyms: Abiogenesis, Autogenesis, Autogeny
Generic synonyms: Organic Phenomenon
Derivative terms: Abiogenetic, Abiogenist, Autogenetic
Generic synonyms: Organic Phenomenon
Derivative terms: Abiogenetic, Abiogenist, Autogenetic
Definition of Spontaneous generation
1. Noun. (biology) the fancied production of living organisms without previously existing parents from inorganic matter, or from decomposing organic matter, a notion which at one time had many supporters; abiogenesis ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Spontaneous generation
1. The obsolete hypothesis that living organisms can originate from nonliving matter. (09 Oct 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Spontaneous Generation
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