[Noun] A formal word for producing young or babies. Example: Babies are born as a result of an act of procreation.
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<embryology> The entire process of bringing a new individual into the world. ... Origin: L. Procreatio ... (18 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Pro`cre·a'tion noun [ French procréation , L, procreatio .] The act of begetting; generation and production of young. South. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/167