Definition of Androgenesis

1. Noun. Male parthenogenesis in which the embryo contains only paternal chromosomes due to the failure of the egg nucleus to participate in fertilization.

Exact synonyms: Androgeny
Generic synonyms: Parthenogenesis, Parthenogeny
Derivative terms: Androgenetic, Androgenous, Androgenic

Definition of Androgenesis

1. [n -GENESES]

Medical Definition of Androgenesis

1. Egg development in the presence of paternal chromosomes only. Origin: andro-+ G. Genesis, production (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Androgenesis

androcentric
androcentrism
androcracy
androecia
androecium
androgen-binding proteins
androgen-dependent secretory protease
androgen antagonists
androgen binding protein
androgen resistance syndromes
androgen unit
androgenemia
androgeneses
androgenesis (current term)
androgenetic
androgenic
androgenic alopecia
androgenic hairs
androgenic hormone
androgenic zone
androgenization
androgenous
androgenously
androgeny

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