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Parthenogenesis (Noun)

Process in which an unfertilized egg develops into a new individual; common among insects and some other arthropods.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Parthenogenesis is a unique reproductive process found in some species of whiptail lizards and certain arthropods, resulting in offspring without the involvement of a male parent.
This rare occurrence of parthenogenesis in vertebrates has garnered significant attention among scientists studying the reproductive biology of sharks.
Aphids, a type of insect, undergo parthenogenesis to rapidly produce large colonies during the warmer months of the year.
The phenomenon of parthenogenesis has been extensively studied in certain species of wasps, which can produce offspring from unfertilized eggs that are genetically identical to the mother.
In some arthropods, parthenogenesis serves as an adaptive strategy to rapidly colonize new areas and outcompete rival species with shorter generation times.

Human conception without fertilization by a man.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

While parthenogenesis has been observed in some species, it is not currently possible for humans to reproduce through this method.
Research into human parthenogenesis could potentially revolutionize the field of reproductive medicine and fertility treatment.
Parthenogenesis, in the context of human conception, would involve the activation of an egg cell without any sperm contribution.
Scientists have been able to induce parthenogenesis in some mammalian species, but human parthenogenesis remains purely theoretical at this point.
The feasibility and ethics of human parthenogenesis are topics of ongoing debate among scientists and bioethicists.