a. [f. as prec. + Gr. *γενετικός, f. γένεσις: see prec.] Of or pertaining to biogeny.
1879. trans. Haeckels Evol. Man, I. i. 8. The text of the biogenetic first principle is vitiated.
1879. trans. K. Sempers Anim. Life, Pref. The popular cant about Biogenetic principles.