reproduction
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(rē-prō-dŭk′shŭn)
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[L. re, again, + productio, production]
1. The production of offspring by parents.
SEE: fertilization for illus; SEE: oogenesis for illus.
2. The creation of a similar structure or situation; duplication. -- To view the remaining sections of this topic, please log in or purchase a subscription --
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[L. re, again, + productio, production]
1. The production of offspring by parents.
SEE: fertilization for illus; SEE: oogenesis for illus.
2. The creation of a similar structure or situation; duplication. There's more to see -- the rest of this topic is available only to subscribers.
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