amphogeny

/æmfəˈdʒɪni/

Definitions

1. noun

The process or phenomenon of generating multiple offspring or cells from a single parent, often seen in certain types of algae and fungi.

“The unusual amphogeny of the algal colony was observed by the scientist during the experiment.”

Synonyms

  • multiplication
  • proliferation

Antonyms

  • infertility
  • sterility