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Definition of androgenetic in English:

androgenetic

Pronunciation /ˌandrə(ʊ)dʒɪˈnɛtɪk/

adjective

Biology Medicine

  • Relating to, originating by, or of the nature of androgenesis.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society. From andro- + -genetic, after French androgénétique (A. Breyer 1862).