theory of preformation (noun)

1. The movie 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' explores the concept of the theory of preformation where a person is born as an old man and ages backward.

2. In the anime series 'Cells at Work!', the theory of preformation is portrayed in a fictional way where human body cells are depicted as fully formed individuals with distinct personalities.

3. In the romance novel 'The Alchemist's Daughter', the protagonist falls in love with a scientist who believes in the theory of preformation and tries to prove it through his experiments.

4. The fashion designer showcased a collection inspired by the theory of preformation, incorporating intricate patterns of tiny fully formed organisms into the fabric of the garments.