- catagenetic
- cata·ge·net·ic
English syllables. 2014.
catagenetic
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catagenetic — adj. of the retrogressive development of a species … English contemporary dictionary
catagenetic — |kad.əjə̇|ned.ik adjective Etymology: from New Latin catagenesis, after English genesis: genetic : of or relating to catagenesis … Useful english dictionary
catagenesis — catagenetic /kat euh jeuh net ik/, adj. /kat euh jen euh sis/, n. Biol. the retrogressive evolution of a species. Cf. anagenesis (def. 1). [1880 85; CATA + GENESIS] * * * … Universalium
Sterane — Steranes are a class of 4 cyclic compounds derived from steroids or sterols via diagenetic and catagenetic degradation and saturation. They are sometimes used as biomarkers for the presence of eukaryotic cells. [http://www… … Wikipedia
