/ˌændrəndʒɛtɪk/; AND-ruh-jeh-TIK

Definitions

1. adjective

Produced or resulting from the union of an egg cell and a sperm cell; specifically, an offspring developed from an egg fertilized by a sperm.

“The scientist studied the androgenetic development of the plant, which was influenced by environmental factors.”

2. NIL

A cell or offspring produced by androgenesis, or the process of androgenesis.

“The androgenetic cells were studied to understand the genetic material they contained.”