Definition of "phylogenesis" [phy•lo•gen•e•sis]

• See phylogeny. (noun)

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• "Charlie, you totally reject the idea of phylogenesis, am I correct?"
• "The third version, unlike the more idealistic first and second vesions, intoroduces terms such as the unconscious, inhibition, and crisis, contains a crucial section on mesmerism, and is structured around the trauma of onto - and phylogenesis."
• "Much like in E. Haeckel's quip 'Ontogenesis recapitulates phylogenesis'."