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autogenesis

DEFINITIONS OF: autogenesis

1

n a hypothetical organic phenomenon by which living organisms are created from nonliving matter

Synonyms:
abiogenesis, autogeny, spontaneous generation
Type of:
organic phenomenon
(biology) a natural phenomenon involving living plants and animals
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