merogenesis

merogenesis
1. Reproduction by segmentation. 2. Cleavage of an ovum. [mero- + G. genesis, origin]

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mero·gen·e·sis .mer-ə-'jen-ə-səs n, pl -e·ses -.sēz the production of segmental parts

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mero·gen·e·sis (mer″o-jenґə-sis) [mero-1 + -genesis] cleavage of a zygote. merogenetic, merogenic adj

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