Definition of Lamarckism

1. Noun. A theory of organic evolution claiming that acquired characteristics are transmitted to offspring.


Definition of Lamarckism

1. n. The theory that structural variations, characteristic of species and genera, are produced in animals and plants by the direct influence of physical environments, and esp., in the case of animals, by effort, or by use or disuse of certain organs.

Definition of Lamarckism

1. Noun. The theory that structural variations, characteristic of species and genera, are produced in animals and plants by the direct influence of physical environments, and especially, in the case of animals, by effort, or by use or disuse of certain organs. ¹

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Medical Definition of Lamarckism

1. The theory that structural variations, characteristic of species and genera, are produced in animals and plants by the direct influence of physical environments, and especially, in the case of animals, by effort, or by use or disuse of certain organs. Origin: From Lamarck, a distinguished French naturalist. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lamarckism

laloplegia
lam
lam into
lama
lamage
lamaic
lamaism
lamaist
lamaists
lamalginite
lamalginites
lamantin
lamantins
lamarckian theory
lamarckianism
lamarckism (current term)
lamas
lamaseries
lamasery
lamb
lamb's-quarter
lamb's-quarters
lamb's bread
lamb's lettuce
lamb-chop
lamb chop
lamb curry
lamb dysentery
lamb roast

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