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Palingenesis

/ˌpælɪnˈdʒɛnəsəs/

The apparent repetition, during the development of a single embryo, of changes that occurred previously in the evolution of its species.

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noun
  1. 1

    The apparent repetition, during the development of a single embryo, of changes that occurred previously in the evolution of its species.

  2. 2

    The regeneration of magma by the melting of metamorphic rocks.

  3. 3

    Spiritual rebirth through the transmigration of the soul.

  4. 4

    (more generally) Rebirth; regeneration.

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