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• n  human conception without fertilization by a man
• n  the theological doctrine that Jesus Christ had no human father; Christians believe that Jesus's birth fulfilled Old Testament prophecies and was attended by miracles; the Nativity is celebrated at Christmas

• parthenogenesis
• parthenogeny
• Virgin Birth
• Nativity

News & Articles

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• A Human Virgin Birth Is Technically Possible But Incredibly Unlikely
  Virgin birth, known to scientists as parthenogenesis, appears to be rather common in the animal kingdom. Many insects and other invertebrates are capable of switching between sexual and clonal reproduction.
  Nov. 19, 2013 - Business Insider
• About that “immaculate” conception
  Could a virgin birth ever really happen?
  Nov. 18, 2013 - Salon.com