gen·e·sis 
(jĕnĭ-sĭs)
(jĕnĭ-sĭs)n. pl. gen·e·ses (-sēz′)
1. The coming into being of something; the origin. See Synonyms at beginning.
2. Genesis See Table at Bible.
[Latin, from Greek; see genə- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]