Gemmation (?), n. [Cf. F. gemmation.]
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1. (Biol.) The formation of a new individual, either animal or vegetable, by a process of budding; an asexual method of reproduction; gemmulation; gemmiparity. See Budding.
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2. (Bot.) The arrangement of buds on the stalk; also, of leaves in the bud.
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