[ ˌpα:θɪnə(ʊ)'dʒɛnɪsɪs ]
■ noun Biology reproduction from an ovum without fertilization, especially in some invertebrates and lower plants.
Derivatives
parthenogenetic adjective
parthenogenetically adverb
Origin
C19: mod. L., from Gk parthenos 'virgin' + genesis 'creation'.