Biogenesis

Pronunciation: /ˈˌbaɪoʊˈdʒɛnəsəs/

Biogenesis (noun)

  1. The idea that living things come from other living things, not from non-living matter.
  2. The natural process by which organisms develop and new life forms are produced.

Examples

  • Biogenesis means life from life, not from empty matter.
  • The theory says life comes from life, not from nothing.