Definition of Parthenogeny

1. Noun. Human conception without fertilization by a man.


2. Noun. Process in which an unfertilized egg develops into a new individual; common among insects and some other arthropods.
Exact synonyms: Parthenogenesis
Specialized synonyms: Androgenesis, Androgeny, Gynogenesis
Generic synonyms: Apomixis
Derivative terms: Parthenogenetic

Definition of Parthenogeny

1. n. Same as Parthenogenesis.

Medical Definition of Parthenogeny

1. Same as Parthenogenesis. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Parthenogeny

Parthenium integrifolium
parthenocarpic
parthenocarpies
parthenocarpy
parthenocarpy
Parthenocissus
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
parthenogeneses
parthenogenesis
parthenogenesis
parthenogenetic
parthenogenetic
parthenogenitive
parthenogeny (current term)
parthenogeny (current term)
Parthenon
parthenophobia
parthenote
Parthia
Parthian
parti
parti-color
partial
partial
partial(p)
partial-thickness burn
partial-thickness flap
partial-thickness graft
partialism

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