Gamogeny

/ɡæˈmɒdʒəni/ noun

Definition

Sexual reproduction; the formation of offspring through the union of male and female reproductive cells.

Etymology

From Greek 'gamos' (sexual union) + '-geny' (origin/generation). Alternative or synonym for 'gamogenesis' with slightly older usage.

Kelly Says

Gamogeny explains why siblings look both similar and different—each carries a random reshuffling of Mom and Dad's genetic cards, creating infinite variation.

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