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[n] a hypothetical organic phenomenon by which living organisms are created from nonliving matter |
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| | Synonyms: | | abiogenesis, autogenesis, autogeny |
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| | See Also: | | organic phenomenon |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | The obsolete hypothesis that living organisms can originate from nonliving matter. |
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| Glossary |
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| | Definition: | | an old and incorrect idea that complex life forms could be spontaneously created from nonliving material. |
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