allometry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Disproportionate growth of a part of a living organism in relation to the whole.
  2. The science studying the differential growth rates of the parts of a living organism.

Pronunciation

/ˈæləˌmɛtɹɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-allometry.wav

Word forms

allometry

Etymology

From allo- + -metry.

Related words

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