What is "blastogenesis"

Blastogenesis \Blas`to*gen"e*sis\, n. [Gr. blasto`s sprout + E. genesis.] (Biol.) Multiplication or increase by gemmation or budding.

n. 1 (context biology English) reproduction via budding 2 (context biology English) The transformation of small lymphocytes into larger, undifferentiated cells that undergo mitosis

1. n. asexual reproduction by budding

2. theory that inherited characteristics are transmitted by germ plasm