parthenogenesis Pronunciation: /ˌpɑːθɪnə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
Definition of parthenogenesis
noun
Origin:
mid 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek parthenos 'virgin' + genesis 'creation'
mid 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek parthenos 'virgin' + genesis 'creation'