blastogenesis: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very Low (Specialist)Technical/Scientific
Quick answer
What does “blastogenesis” mean?
Reproduction or development by budding from a pre-existing organism or cell.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
Reproduction or development by budding from a pre-existing organism or cell.
1. In biology, asexual reproduction involving the growth of a new organism as an outgrowth or bud from the parent. 2. In embryology, the early stages of embryonic development, especially the formation of the blastula. 3. In botany, the budding or sprouting of new plants.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant orthographic, phonetic, or grammatical differences. Usage is identical in both varieties as a highly technical term.
Connotations
None beyond its precise scientific meaning.
Frequency
Extremely rare in both varieties, confined to academic and research contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “blastogenesis” in a Sentence
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Collocations
Examples
Examples of “blastogenesis” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- blastogenic processes
American English
- blastogenic development
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Primary context. Used in research papers and textbooks on developmental biology, embryology, and invertebrate zoology.
Everyday
Never used.
Technical
The sole context. Precise term for a specific biological process.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “blastogenesis”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “blastogenesis”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “blastogenesis”
- Using it as a general synonym for 'growth' or 'development'.
- Mispronouncing the stress pattern (stress is on 'gen').
- Confusing it with 'blastocyst' (a later embryonic stage).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Both are asexual reproduction, but binary fission involves splitting into two equal parts, while blastogenesis involves growing a new individual as an outgrowth or bud.
Yes, in botany, the term can refer to budding or sprouting, such as the development of new shoots from a bud.
No, it is a highly specialised scientific term with very low frequency outside of specific academic texts.
The adjective form is 'blastogenic'.
Reproduction or development by budding from a pre-existing organism or cell.
Blastogenesis is usually technical/scientific in register.
Blastogenesis: in British English it is pronounced /ˌblæstə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌblæstoʊˈdʒɛnəsəs/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think 'BLAST' (like an explosion of new life) + 'GENESIS' (origin). It's the 'origin from a bud'.
Practice
Quiz
In which field is the term 'blastogenesis' primarily used?