blastogenesis

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

blastogenesis
    n 1: asexual reproduction by budding
    2: theory that inherited characteristics are transmitted by germ
       plasm

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Blastogenesis \Blas`to*gen"e*sis\, n. [Gr. blasto`s sprout + E.
   genesis.] (Biol.)
   Multiplication or increase by gemmation or budding.
   [1913 Webster]

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