eutelegenesis
(ˌjuːtɛlɪˈdʒɛnɪsɪs)
[mod.L., f. eu- + tele- + -genesis.]
(See quots.)
| 1935 H. Brewer in Eugenics Rev. XXVII. 123 For the process of reproduction from the germ cells of individuals between whom is no bodily contact, I propose the name telegenesis. The possible application of the process to the eugenic breeding of man may be termed eutelegenesis. 1936 Nature (Suppl.) 12 Sept. 447/2 Recent successful experiments with mammals in parthenogenesis and eutelegenesis. 1962 Daily Tel. 7 June 19/7 What is known as eutelegenesis, namely insemination by sperm from some admired donor to ‘father’ their children. |