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Definitions for epigenesis
ˌɛp ɪˈdʒɛn ə sɪsepi·ge·n·e·sis
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Princeton's WordNet
epigenesisnoun
a geological change in the mineral content of rock after the rock has formed
Wiktionary
epigenesisnoun
The theory that an organism develops by differentiation from an unstructured egg rather than by simple enlarging of something preformed.
epigenesisnoun
changes in the mineral content of rock after its formation
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epigenesis
Epigenesis is a biological concept that refers to the process by which a complex organism develops from a simple fertilized egg through sequential differentiation of cells, tissues, and organs. It's the theory that an organism is gradually produced from an undifferentiated mass by a series of steps and stages during which new parts are added. It also involves changes in an organism resulting from the activation or deactivation of genes rather than alteration of the genetic code itself, also known as epigenetic changes.
Webster Dictionary
Epigenesisnoun
the theory of generation which holds that the germ is created entirely new, not merely expanded, by the procreative power of the parents. It is opposed to the theory of evolution, also to syngenesis
Etymology: [Pref. epi- + genesis.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Epigenesis
ep-i-jen′e-sis, n. the development of the organism by the growth and differentiation of a single germ—i.e. by the division or segmentation of a fertilised egg-cell.—n. Epigen′esist.—adj. Epigenet′ic. [Gr. epi, upon, genesis, genesis.]
Entomology
Epigenesis
the doctrine of growth from an undifferentiated germ, as opposed to preformation, which implies development from already existing rudiments.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of epigenesis in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of epigenesis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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