"panspermia" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From panspermy + -ia. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|panspermy|ia}} panspermy + -ia Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} panspermia (uncountable)
  1. (biology) The hypothesis that microorganisms may transmit life from outer space to habitable bodies; or the process of such transmission. Wikipedia link: panspermia Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Astrobiology, Biology Derived forms: panspermial, panspermic, panspermically, lithopanspermia, necropanspermia, radiopanspermia, directed panspermia Related terms: panspermy, panspermic
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