nomogenesis

noun

no·​mo·​gen·​e·​sis ˌnō-mə-ˈjen-ə-səs How to pronounce nomogenesis (audio)
plural nomogeneses -ˌsēz How to pronounce nomogenesis (audio)
: a theory of evolution that regards evolutionary change as due to inherent orderly processes fundamental to organic nature and independent of environmental influences

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“Nomogenesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/nomogenesis. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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