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xenogenesis Synonyms
Another word for xenogenesis
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• noun (Context 1)
The hypothetical biological reproduction in which the offspring is completely different in morphology and traits from either parent, historically associated with theories of alternating generations.
Usage Example
"Before the mechanisms of modern genetics were understood, some naturalists theorized that xenogeny could explain the sudden appearance of radically distinct offspring."
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xenogeny
heterogenesis
Opposites of xenogenesis
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homogenesis
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Xenogenesis. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/xenogenesis