citogenesis

== English == === Etymology === From cite +‎ -o- +‎ -genesis, probably inspired by cytogenesis. Coined by American cartoonist, author and engineer Randall Munroe in 2011 in his webcomic xkcd. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˌsaɪt.əʊˈdʒɛn.ə.sɪs/ Homophone: cytogenesis === Noun === citogenesis (uncountable) (informal, Wikimedia jargon) A circular form of citation where various sources report each other, creating a false impression of reliability. ==== See also ==== epistemic circularity === References === === Further reading === Circular reporting § Circular reporting on Wikipedia on Wikipedia.Wikipedia === Anagrams === ictogenesis