Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

xenogenesis

Noun

/ˌzenəˈjenəsəs/

Definition

The supposed production of offspring that are entirely different from their parents or the production of a new organism from foreign genetic material.

Examples

The concept of xenogenesis raises questions about genetic manipulation in biotechnology.
In some science fiction stories, aliens are depicted as capable of xenogenesis, creating entirely new life forms.
The xenogenesis event in the laboratory led to a breakthrough in understanding genetic diversity.

Meaning

Xenogenesis refers to the phenomenon where organisms produce offspring that are genetically distinct from themselves, often due to the influence of foreign genetic material.