phylogenetic

adjective phy·lo·ge·net·ic \ˌfī-lō-jə-ˈne-tik\

Definition of PHYLOGENETIC

: of or relating to phylogeny

: based on natural evolutionary relationships

: acquired in the course of phylogenetic development : racial

— phy·lo·ge·net·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

International Scientific Vocabulary, from New Latin phylogenesis phylogeny, from phyl- + genesis

First Known Use: 1877

Medical Dictionary

adjective phy·lo·ge·net·ic \ˌfī-lō-jə-ˈnet-ik\

: of or relating to phylogeny

: based on natural evolutionary relationships

: acquired in the course of phylogenetic development

—phy·lo·ge·net·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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