eutelegenesisn.
/ˌjuːtɛlɪˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/ (See quots.)
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artificial insemination1897
eutelegenesis1935
telegenesis1935
1935 H. Brewer in Eugenics Rev. XXVII. 123 For the process of reproduction from the germ cells of individuals between whom is no bodily contact, I propose the name telegenesis. The possible application of the process to the eugenic breeding of man may be termed eutelegenesis.
1936 Nature 12 Sept. (Suppl.) 447/2 Recent successful experiments with mammals in parthenogenesis and eutelegenesis.
1962 Daily Tel. 7 June 19/7 What is known as eutelegenesis, namely insemination by sperm from some admired donor to ‘father’ their children.
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