Monogenetic

Monogenetic
Monogenetic Mon`o*ge*net"ic, a. [See {Monogenesis}.] 1. (Geol.) One in genesis; resulting from one process of formation; -- used of a mountain range. --Dana. [1913 Webster]

2. (Biol.) Relating to, or involving, monogenesis; as, the monogenetic school of physiologists, who admit but one cell as the source of all beings. [1913 Webster]


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