Lysenkoism

[ li-seng-koh-iz-uhm ]

noun

1. a genetic doctrine formulated by Lysenko and asserting that acquired characteristics are inheritable.

Lysenkoism

/ lɪˈsɛŋkəʊˌɪzəm /

noun

1. a form of Neo-Lamarckism advocated by Lysenko, emphasizing the importance of the inheritance of acquired characteristics

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lysenkoism¹

1945–50; named after T. D. Lysenko; -ism