kenogenesis
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Definitions
Modified evolution, in which nonprimitive characters make their appearance in consequence of a secondary adaptation of the embryo to the peculiar conditions of its environment; -- distinguished from palingenesis. [Written also cænogenesis.]
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Synonyms
introduction during embryonic development of characters or structure not present in the ea
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