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ontogenetic Definition


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ontogenesis
noun
    1. biol.
      The history of the development of an individual living organism, from fertilization of the ovum to sexual maturity. Compare phylogenesis.
Derivative: ontogenetic
adj
    Derivative: ontogenetically
    adverb
      Etymology: 19c.



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