Gem*ma"tion (?), n. [Cf. F.
gemmation.]
1. (Biol.) The formation of a new
individual, either animal or vegetable, by a process of budding; an
asexual method of reproduction; gemmulation; gemmiparity. See
Budding.
2. (Bot.) The arrangement of buds on
the stalk; also, of leaves in the bud.