toàn sinh
Definition
- Noun:
- Pangenesis: A biological theory, now largely historical, which proposes that every part of the body contributes tiny particles (gemmules) to the reproductive cells, thus influencing heredity and the characteristics of offspring.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thuyết toàn sinh của Darwin không còn được chấp nhận trong di truyền học hiện đại. (Darwin's theory of pangenesis is no longer accepted in modern genetics.)
- Khái niệm toàn sinh là một bước quan trọng trong lịch sử tư tưởng tiến hóa. (The concept of pangenesis was an important step in the history of evolutionary thought.)
Advanced Usage
- "Thuyết toàn sinh": This is the standard compound term meaning "the theory of pangenesis." The word "toàn sinh" is almost exclusively used within this phrase.
- Ông ấy đang nghiên cứu về sự phát triển của thuyết toàn sinh. (He is researching the development of the theory of pangenesis.)
Variants and Related Words
- Pangenesis (n): The direct English equivalent and translation of "toàn sinh."
Synonyms
- Historical theory of heredity: A descriptive synonym indicating its context and current status in science.
Notes on Usage
- "Toàn sinh" is a specialized, technical term from the history of biology. It is not used in everyday conversation.
- It is almost always encountered as part of the fixed phrase "thuyết toàn sinh" (theory of pangenesis). It is rarely, if ever, used as an independent word in modern Vietnamese.